T-Mobile just enabled Starlink satellite messaging beta for some Samsung Galaxy users — here's what we know
Several users who signed up for the T-Mobile satellite messaging service beta have reported that the feature has been activated on their devices. The carrier opened registration for a direct-to-cell satellite service beta test with Starlink in December.
T-Mobile switches on satellite messaging for some Samsung users
T-Mobile has reportedly started activating satellite network connectivity and messaging for some Samsung Galaxy users who signed up for the beta.
T-Mobile makes satellite texting available through SpaceX’s Starlink for LA amid fires
T-Mobile has opened up emergency texting over SpaceX's Starlink satellite network for areas affected by Southern California's fires.
T-Mobile, Starlink enable satellite texting early for people impacted by Los Angeles fires
T-Mobile and SpaceX have been working on bringing Starlink satellite connectivity to customers for a while, and it’s flipping on the feature early to help.
T-Mobile begins Starlink satellite messaging rollout on Galaxy devices
Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Strategy, and Products at T-Mobile, said: “T-Mobile Starlink is the first major low-earth orbit constellation in the world paired with terrestrial cellular spectrum, making the phone in your pocket work in areas of the US that have never, and probably never will, have ground based coverage.
T-Mobile Begins Cellular Starlink Beta, But It Only Works on These Samsung Phones
For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy foldable models.
Apple satellite patent takes big step toward stable communication
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New Apple Patent Hints at Bigger Satellite Ambitions
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HMD is challenging Motorola with its own OffGrid satellite gadget
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Satellite rises up the agenda in enterprise plans
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