"eNodeB"

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13 March 2026

The Starlink corporate logo, part of the SpaceX ecosystem, is seen against a clear blue sky at the Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. It represents the global expansion of the Starlink Gen2 satellite constellation during the Mobile World Congress. The exhibit showcases the new Starlink Standard Kit (V4) and the Flat High Performance terminal, powered by a custom quad-core ARM-based Starlink SoC designed for low-power beamforming and phased-array antenna management. The branding highlights the commercial launch of Direct-to-Cell services, utilizing the LTE/5G-Advanced spectrum to provide emergency messaging and data connectivity directly to unmodified smartphones through eNodeB satellite payloads. Visitors explore the integration of the Starlink Mobility platform with Wi-Fi 7 routers, offering download speeds exceeding 300 Mbps and latencies below 25ms for remote industrial and maritime applications.

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#13439931

13 March 2026

The SpaceX corporate logo is displayed at the Fira Gran Via outdoor exhibit, marking the launch of Starlink Mobile (Direct-to-Cell) services during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. The display features the Starlink V2 satellite payloads, which utilize a massive phased array antenna and MIMO technology to deliver 5G speeds of up to 150 Mbps directly to unmodified smartphones. The hardware showcase includes the Starlink Standard V4 terminal, powered by a custom SpaceX-designed quad-core ARM SoC for electronic beamforming, alongside the Gen 3 Tri-band Wi-Fi 6 router supporting up to 235 devices. The exhibit highlights the integration of 3GPP Release-19 NR-NTN standards for seamless handovers between terrestrial and satellite networks, providing critical voice and data connectivity through eNodeB payloads in orbit for emergency services and remote industrial operations.

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#13439958

13 March 2026

A scale model of the Starlink V2 (Gen 2) satellite is on display at the T-Mobile (Deutsche Telekom) exhibition booth during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on March 5, 2026. The mockup represents the next-generation low-Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft designed for Direct-to-Cell connectivity, featuring massive phased array antennas and custom-designed silicon. This hardware allows unmodified 5G smartphones, powered by modems like the Qualcomm Snapdragon X80 or the Snapdragon X105 NTN, to connect directly to the satellite network for text, voice, and data services. The Starlink V2 satellites used in the T-Mobile partnership integrate eNodeB technology in space, effectively acting as cell towers in orbit to eliminate coverage ''dead zones'' across Europe and the US. The model highlights the deployable solar arrays and the advanced radio frequency (RF) system designed to support high-density traffic and emergency 5G-Advanced services.

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