Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t
Fi has launched the Ultra, a pet tracker that utilizes Starlink satellite technology to maintain connectivity where standard LTE signals fail.
Questions people are asking
What powers the new Fi Ultra tracker?
The device is powered by T-Mobile's satellite service, which utilizes Starlink's satellite technology.
How does this tracker differ from previous models?
Unlike models relying solely on LTE cellular signals, the Fi Ultra features direct-to-device satellite capability to maintain connectivity in remote areas.
Who is behind this technology?
The Fi Ultra is a result of a collaboration involving Fi, T-Mobile, and Starlink.
What happened
Fi has introduced a new wearable device for dogs, the Fi Ultra. The device is designed to provide location tracking by connecting directly to satellite networks through a collaboration with T-Mobile and Starlink's direct-to-device infrastructure.
Coverage from outlets including Fortune, The Verge, Engadget, and SpaceNews highlights the device's ability to maintain a connection in areas where traditional LTE cellular coverage is unavailable. Business Wire and GearJunkie describe the product as a consumer wearable, with reports noting its performance in tracking scenarios that exceeded the capabilities of cellular-only devices.
Future reports may clarify the device's operational range and the specific geographic areas covered by the satellite service. Coverage does not yet specify pricing or global availability details.
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Who reported it (7)
- Exclusive: Fi is bringing Starlink satellite technology to dog collars Fortune · 46d ago
- This AI-generated dog advert reveals the biggest problem facing creative AI Creative Bloq · 46d ago
- Fi Ultra Pet Tracker Uses T-Mobile's Starlink Satellite Service For Coverage Engadget · 46d ago
- Fi Launches The World’s First Consumer Wearable Powered by T-Satellite With Starlink Business Wire · 46d ago
- Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking SpaceNews · 46d ago
- This Dog Tracker Uses Satellites To Stay Connected Anywhere: Fi Ultra First Look GearJunkie · 46d ago
- Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t The Verge · 46d ago broke it first
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