Docomo Starlink Direct Surpasses 5 Million Users Just 2 Months After Launch

NTT Docomo's docomo Starlink Direct service reached 5 million users on July 9, 2026, approximately 2 months after its launch on April 27, 2026. The service uses SpaceX's satellite communication and is available in areas where conventional communication is difficult, such as mountainous regions, remote islands, and open seas. It enables text messaging, app-based data communication, and receipt of emergency earthquake alerts outside Docomo's 4G/5G coverage areas.