T-Mobile's Cellular Starlink Beta Expands to iPhones
T-Mobile's cellular Starlink beta program was initially restricted to five Samsung phone models. But the carrier has quietly expanded it to select iPhones running iOS 18.3.
iPhones on T-Mobile can access Starlink satellite communications
Starlink support appears to be a secret iOS 18.3 feature for iPhones, some of which now support satellite communication services from SpaceX — but only for users invited to join public beta testing of the service on US carrier T-Mobile. This supplements Apple’s existing satellite services supplier, Globalstar.
T-Mobile users can now try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how
Starlink will support only texting for now, but T-Mobile shares that the service eventually will be expanding to data and voice. The free beta provides users with high-speed internet connectivity in challenging-to-access places such as rural locations, concerts, and even airplanes.
T-Mobile iPhones can now use Starlink satellites for direct-to-cell messaging
For now, the T-Mobile direct-to-cell service via Starlink only provides basic messaging, but when more satellites are added, images and even audio streaming will be possible. Video streaming in the boondocks without carrier towers will only be possible with the next-gen Starlink cellular network constellation, though.
Apple enables support for T-Mobile and Starlink satellite network on the iPhone
The latest update Apple rolled out for the iPhone allows T-Mobile customers — a select few, for now — to be able to send text messages even in locations where they have no coverage. iOS 18.3 adds support for SpaceX and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite service,
After Android, T-Mobile’s satellite messaging service rolls out to iPhones
The latest iOS 18.3 update enables the satellite texting feature offered by T-Mobile through Starlink for select iPhone users.
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