Fi’s Starlink-enabled pet tracker found my dog when LTE couldn’t
Fi has unveiled a new pet tracker utilizing T-Mobile and Starlink satellite technology to maintain connectivity beyond traditional cellular networks.
📍 The outcome
Fi launched a pet tracker that utilizes Starlink satellite technology, expanding the direct-to-device capability into dog-tracking. The Fi Ultra Pet Tracker was found to be effective in locating a dog even when LTE coverage was unavailable. The device was announced through various outlets, showcasing its ability to stay connected anywhere using satellites.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Questions people are asking
What technology powers the new Fi Ultra tracker?
The tracker uses T-Mobile's satellite service, which is powered by Starlink technology.
How does this tracker differ from previous models?
Unlike standard models that rely on LTE, this device utilizes satellite connectivity to maintain a connection when cellular networks are unavailable.
Is the device currently available?
Coverage confirms the product launch, though it does not specify current retail availability or pricing.
What happened
Fi has introduced the Fi Ultra, a consumer wearable designed for dogs that integrates satellite connectivity. The device leverages T-Mobile's satellite service, which utilizes Starlink, to provide tracking capabilities in locations where standard LTE service is unavailable.
Coverage from Fortune, Engadget, Business Wire, SpaceNews, GearJunkie, and The Verge emphasizes the device's utility in remote areas. Reports highlight the product as the first consumer wearable powered by this direct-to-device satellite capability.
Future developments will depend on the performance of the device in diverse geographic conditions. Coverage does not yet specify pricing or availability details for the new hardware.
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Who reported it (6)
- Exclusive: Fi is bringing Starlink satellite technology to dog collars Fortune · 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
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