T-Mobile Opens Starlink Satellite Connectivity Beta to All Smartphone Users
- T-Mobile and Starlink are beta-testing a new service that connects cell phones to satellites when out of range of traditional cell towers, allowing users to send SMS text messages outdoors even without T-Mobile coverage.
- The beta service is free for T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon customers until July, after which it will cost between $10 and $20 per month based on the user's carrier.
- T-Mobile plans to add voice and data support to the service later this year, with the initial focus on SMS texting during the beta phase.
- The partnership allows T-Mobile to broadcast Wireless Emergency Alerts nationwide, ensuring communication during emergencies, regardless of the user's carrier.
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