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Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by bilsbie on Sunday November 24, 2024 @06:21PM (#42231482)
Is iot useful if it needs a clear view of the sky?

Also why does my cell phone not need a clear view of the cell tower? It works in my brother in laws walk in closet just fine. Same frequency.

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Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by Alex-Programs on Sunday November 24, 2024 @07:07PM (#42231813)
Because you aren't 350+ miles from the cell tower.

Direct to cell is only possible because it's an almost entirely unobstructed view.

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Re:Starlink Direct to Cell by GoldenLox on Friday November 29, 2024 @04:57AM (#42272681)
*350+ km
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