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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Technology
Rohit David

A Starlink-Powered Mobile Network Just Got Out of Beta - Is the Tesla Pi-Phone Not Far Behind?

Rogers Launch Fuels Tesla Pi Phone Buzz (Credit: Starlink X Account Photo)

In Northern Canada's remote regions, where conventional mobile coverage is largely absent, Rogers has launched a new Starlink-powered satellite-to-mobile service in partnership with Elon Musk's SpaceX. The service moved out of beta on 9 December 2025, providing users with basic connectivity for texts, emergency alerts and app-based calls.

This shift is more than just the removal of dead zones; it offers a glimpse of a future in which satellites weave the world together. It has also reignited speculation about Musk's next possible gadget: the Tesla Pi Phone, a device some imagine blending automotive intelligence with orbital internet.

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