Direct to device satellite data, where your phone gets its data connection from a satellite rather than a mast, may offer a partial solution in areas with poor mobile phone coverage. What is satellite mobile data? Direct to Device (D2D) satellite mobile data provides internet access to your phone directly from an orbiting space satellite, rather than traditional land-based mobile network towers. Launched in February 2026, O2 Satellite was the first satellite mobile data widely available to UK consumers. First name (required) Last name (required) Email address (required) Postcode (optional) Get the newsletterIs it worth paying for satellite mobile data?