Comment by sneak
2 days ago
Starlink is rolling out direct-to-unmodified-cellphone soon, to provide SMS connectivity to devices in locations that would otherwise be completely offline. It will work on standard, unmodified phones (if they are outside and can see the sky).
Admittedly doesn’t work under rubble, but should work in the usual/general case.
Starlink unfortunately is also not reliable for long-term just outside the US (or even inside).