Emergency Communications
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LIBERTY CARIBBEAN TAPS STARLINK DIRECT TO CELL FOR HURRICANE RELIEF IN JAMAICA
Following Hurricane Melissa, Liberty Caribbean, a Liberty Latin America subsidiary, is partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink Direct to Cell to enhance emergency communications in Jamaica. Utilizing approved spectrum, the collaboration aims to provide SMS connectivity to Liberty Caribbean subscribers when terrestrial networks fail. This initiative, a first in Jamaica, integrates Starlink’s LEO satellite technology with existing mobile infrastructure, enabling communication via existing LTE phones. The move addresses the critical need for reliable communication during disasters and presents a model for other vulnerable regions.
