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[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 1 points 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago)

They already provide cell service via a different set of starlink satellites with special antenna, but its very bandwidth limited, for cellular deadzones. You can get it in many countries around the world today.

They recently acquired more spectrum though, and with the v3 dishes will likely start to offer some sort of better sevice once they start launching.