"You can sign up for emergency satellite texting if you have a phone compatible with T-Satellite, though there are some pretty notable exceptions. It doesn't support phones with emergency satellite texting built in, including the iPhone 14 and later, as well as the Pixel 9 and up (excluding the 9A). That means you can only use T-Mobile's 911 texting if you have an iPhone 13, Pixel 9A, a Samsung Galaxy S21 and up, or a newer Motorola phone."
"T-Mobile customers can sign up for the emergency satellite texting service by signing into their T-Mobile account online and choosing the option under the "Manage Data & Add-ons" section. Everyone else can enroll by signing up through T-Mobile's website. Once you're signed up, T-Mobile notes that your phone will automatically connect to T-Mobile's emergency texting network in areas without cellular coverage."
"In July, T-Mobile launched its "T-Satellite" service to customers across the US for $10 per month, allowing both T-Mobile and non-T-Mobile customers to send messages, share their location, and access select apps over satellite. This service also includes texts to 911, but now, that's available for free."
T-Mobile opened emergency satellite texting to compatible phones, allowing users to text 911 over Starlink-powered satellite free of charge. The carrier previously launched the T-Satellite service for $10 per month to send messages, share location, and access select apps over satellite. Emergency texting is now free but excludes phones with built-in emergency satellite texting, such as iPhone 14 and later and Pixel 9 and up (excluding the 9A). Supported devices include iPhone 13, Pixel 9A, Samsung Galaxy S21 and newer, and newer Motorola phones. Non-T-Mobile users need an unlocked phone with an eSIM. Enrollment occurs via T-Mobile accounts or the carrier website, and phones automatically connect to the emergency texting network where cellular coverage is absent.
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