Overview
- At Mobile World Congress, Starlink executives said V2 aims for up to 100× the data density of V1, roughly 20× more per‑satellite throughput, and peak user speeds around 150 Mbps in ideal conditions.
- SpaceX outlined plans to begin launching more than 50 V2 satellites per mission starting mid‑2027, targeting about 1,200 satellites for continuous coverage within six months of kickoff, subject to execution.
- Deutsche Telekom will use Starlink V2 and MSS spectrum to extend service across 10 European countries in 2028, covering over 140 million subscribers with phones switching to satellite when terrestrial service is unavailable.
- Starlink rebranded Direct‑to‑Cell as Starlink Mobile and says the current V1 network spans 32+ countries with about 650 satellites, positioned to complement terrestrial carriers; T‑Mobile remains its only U.S. partner cited.
- The company projects growth to roughly 25 million monthly users by the end of 2026 while cautioning that broader V2 availability depends on launch cadence, MSS spectrum decisions and handset support.