Key Takeaways
1. T-Mobile will launch its Starlink satellite voice and text messaging service on July 23, with Starlink Internet available in October.
2. The T-Satellite feature requires no special gear and is compatible with T-Mobile and select devices from other carriers, including Verizon and AT&T.
3. Initially, users can send texts, image messages, and short audio clips from areas lacking cellular service.
4. Starting October 1, T-Mobile Starlink subscribers will have access to optimized apps for iOS and Android, including popular messaging and social media platforms.
5. The service will cost $10 per month, with a free trial available in beta; T-Mobile will offer it for free to customers on the Experience Beyond unlimited 5G data plan.
T-Mobile is set to launch its Starlink satellite voice and text messaging service on July 23, with Starlink Internet rolling out in October.
T-Satellite Details
This new T-Satellite feature doesn’t need any special gear and is available for T-Mobile phone models from 2021 onwards, like the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It’s also compatible with devices from other carriers, including Verizon and AT&T.
Initially, the T-Satellite with Starlink will allow users to send texts and image messages. Additionally, customers can send short audio clips from over 500,000 square miles that currently lack Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T cellular service.
Availability of Apps
Beginning October 1, subscribers to T-Mobile Starlink will have access to optimized apps for iOS and Android. These apps will function even in areas without cell phone towers and will include popular messaging and social media platforms like WhatsApp and X.
To provide the best user experience for satellite connectivity, T-Mobile is collaborating with a select group of widely-used app providers in areas most important for those traveling to remote locations. We expect to see satellite-enabled applications from AccuWeather, AllTrails, Apple, Google, WhatsApp, and X, among others, in the near future.
Pricing and Free Trials
On July 23, the T-Mobile Starlink data and messaging service for remote areas will be priced at $10 per month, even for users on Verizon and AT&T. The Starlink satellite connectivity is currently in a beta trial, allowing anyone to test it without any cost, with over 1.8 million users already participating.
T-Mobile will continue to offer Starlink for free to customers on the Experience Beyond unlimited 5G data plan, while they also work on making it available for phones older than four years.
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