The iOS 18.3 update from Apple introduces a new feature enabling Starlink's direct-to-cell service for T-Mobile customers in the U.S. This allows iPhone 14 and later users to send texts and access emergency services in areas without cell coverage. The update enhances previous capabilities, which only allowed emergency contacts through Globalstar. The service automatically connects without user intervention, visible via a T-Mobile SpaceX indicator on the device. During the beta phase, the service is free, with future plans for broader connectivity options and international expansion.
Apple's iOS 18.3 update introduces support for Starlink's direct-to-cell service on T-Mobile, enabling text messaging in areas without traditional cell coverage.
iPhone 14 and later users on T-Mobile can now send text messages and share locations, a significant upgrade from previous satellite service limitations.
The Starlink service works automatically without pointing towards a satellite, providing an easier user experience and indicating connection status on users' devices.
This beta service is free initially, with plans for voice calls and data connections expected in the future and potential global roaming.
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