T-Mobile has introduced a beta version of its Starlink satellite texting feature, enabling users with compatible devices to send messages in areas lacking cellular service. This new offering, announced during the Super Bowl, will be free for initial beta testers until July. Following this period, T-Mobile plan subscribers can access the service for no additional charge, while others will pay a monthly fee. The service is particularly significant for maintaining communication in emergencies, following FCC authorization related to disaster zones. Supported devices include recent iPhones, Samsung, and Google Pixel smartphones.
T-Mobile has launched a beta of its Starlink satellite texting feature, allowing users to connect to satellite networks for text messaging outside of regular coverage.
This service is designed to enhance mobile connectivity in remote areas, enabling text messages via Starlink satellites even for users outside T-Mobile.
The T-Mobile Starlink collaboration serves as a solution for users in disaster-stricken zones, providing text messaging capability where traditional mobile service is unavailable.
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