Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t
Fi has launched the Ultra Pet Tracker, the first consumer wearable utilizing T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service for global coverage.
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The brief
Fi has released the Ultra Pet Tracker, a wearable for dogs that leverages T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service. This technology provides connectivity in areas where standard LTE signals are unavailable.
Coverage from Engadget, Business Wire, SpaceNews, GearJunkie, and The Verge emphasizes the device's use of direct-to-device satellite capabilities. The Verge reports that the satellite functionality successfully located a dog when LTE failed.
Future developments center on the expanded use of Starlink direct-to-device capabilities within consumer pet-tracking hardware.
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Quick answers
What satellite service does the Fi Ultra use?
The device uses T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service.
How does the Fi Ultra differ from standard LTE trackers?
According to coverage, it can maintain a connection and find pets in locations where LTE cannot provide coverage.
Who is the manufacturer of the device?
The device is produced by Fi.
Coverage (6)
- This AI-generated dog advert reveals the biggest problem facing creative AI Creative Bloq · 23h ago
- Fi Ultra Pet Tracker Uses T-Mobile's Starlink Satellite Service For Coverage Engadget · 23h ago
- Fi Launches The World’s First Consumer Wearable Powered by T-Satellite With Starlink Business Wire · 23h ago
- Fi expands Starlink direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking SpaceNews · 23h ago
- This Dog Tracker Uses Satellites To Stay Connected Anywhere: Fi Ultra First Look GearJunkie · 23h ago
- Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t The Verge · 23h ago
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