Is T-Mobile's Starlink Service Worth It? Here's What Users Say

Satellite. Most complaints are about connectivity and excessive battery use. However, the service is actively updating.
CNET

Now You Can Use These iPhone and Android Apps With T-Mobile's Satellite Service

T-Satellite, the Starlink-based satellite service, can now do more than just send text messages. Here are the apps that work when you're out of cellular range.
Engadget

T-Mobile and SpaceX's satellite-to-phone service gets FCC approval

The satellite-to-phone service T-Mobile and Starlink first announced back in 2022 has gotten a lot closer to deployment. As SpaceNews and Reuters report, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ...
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SpaceX's Direct to Cell Transforms Smartphones into Satellite Phones

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is pioneering the era of "space communication." The company is expanding its "Direct to Cell (DTC)" ...
Morningstar

It's Musk and T-Mobile Starlink vs. Apple and Globalstar in the satellite phone wars. But one stock is already the clear winner.

Smartphones are great until you hit a dead zone in an emergency. That should no longer be an issue when T-Mobile (TMUS) this summer debuts a satellite-based phone service offering connections in ...
Digital Trends

T-Mobile satellite-to-phone service opens for all, and free until July

Two years ago, T-Mobile inked a deal with SpaceX to enable network connectivity via the Starlink constellation of satellites. Late in 2024, the carrier opened registrations for beta testing its direct ...

First UK phones to get satellite connectivity in signal blackspots announced

Virgin Media O2 is set to become the first mobile operator to offer UK customers automatic connectivity via satellite in places without mobile signal. O2 Satellite will be an optional service due to ...
Phone Scoop

Verizon Launching Satellite Service for Android Phones That Support NTN

Google's Pixel 9 series of phones has leaked via official regulatory filings for Taiwan. In addition to a standard, Pro, and Fold model, this year's lineup will include a Pixel 9 Pro XL, meaning the ...
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Starlink brings direct satellite-to-phone service to UK for the first time

Virgin Media O2 becomes first UK telecom to partner with Starlink for direct-to-phone satellite service. New “O2 Satellite” ...
GeekWire

The smart way to text via satellite with your smartphone: It’s not exactly rocket science

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...
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PLDT to test satellite-to-phone service for Smart

Telco giant PLDT Inc. will work with satellite provider Lynk Global Inc. in trying to beam internet on remote areas to bring ...
SFGate

Satellite-makers rake in war dollars / PHONES: Surge may not be sufficient to resuscitate financially troubled industry

Satellite phone carriers are reporting a surge in business owing to the conflict with Iraq, but analysts say it still may not be enough to offset the industry's woes. San Jose's Globalstar ...