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direct-to-device satellite market
Coverage of direct-to-device satellite market in the Nexus archive.
- Phone-to-satellite use goes into orbit, growing 25% in 8 months
Phone-to-satellite connections grew by 25% between July 2025 and March 2026, with the US and Starlink leading the direct-to-device (D2D) satellite market. Ookla recorded the increase, though the market remains a small fraction of overall mobile activity.