Look Who's Using D2C Satellite Phones Now!

SpaceX has deployed 650 direct-to-cell (D2C) satellites and received FCC approval for 15,000 more, significantly outpacing competitor AST SpaceMobile which has only 13 satellites. An interactive tracker from Opensignal shows D2C connections are concentrated in the US, Canada, and select regions like Japan, Australia, and parts of South America, suggesting significant growth potential as more satellites are deployed globally.