The new starlink Internet satellites include cellular antennas for connections with phones from T-Mobile in the US, and potentially other operators as well.

Following the event, Musk responded to tweets asking whether the connections will work with Tesla’s electric cars. According to Musk, the answer is yes.

The satellite-to-cellular coverage will be capable of providing a 2 – 4 Mbps link, which is shared by everyone in the satellite’s coverage area. That likely wo n’t be enough for some premium connectivity features, like live-streaming video from your car’s cameras.

Lightshed partners analyst Walter Piecyk pointed out that allowing access could work similar to an MVNO like Google Fi. Musk could change the carrier deal away from at & T in the future.

Tesla has scaled back the connectivity packages that come standard with its electric vehicles. Cars purchased before the end of June 2018 include at least the standard connectivity package with in-car maps and navigation.

Older vehicles built prior to mid-2015 without an LTE-capable modem may have required a $ 200 upgrade to stay connected. Older vehicles could have required $ 200 to keep connected.

For new or used electric cars purchased today from Tesla, they will have standard connectivity for the remainder of the eight years. The first day your vehicle was delivered as new by Tesla, or the first time it is put into service (for example used as a demonstrator or service vehicle), whichever comes first.