New Satellite to Mobile Text Service Launches

New satellite to mobile text service launches

A new satellite to mobile text messaging service has landed in Australia, that is accessible when you’re mobile coverage is out of range.

Telstra beats Optus, TPG in launching satellite text messaging

The telecommunications giant says its customers can now send texts in areas without mobile reception and has beaten Optus and TPG to the punch.

ABC Canberra Afternoons: Australia’s satellite texting – Pickr

A new service has launched in Australia, and it means texting for help from nearly anywhere. ABC sends a message to Pickr for an explanation of what's happening. The story ABC Canberra Afternoons: Australia’s satellite texting appeared first on Pickr, written by Leigh :) Stark.

Not a T-Mobile subscriber? You can still try its satellite beta right now - WiredFocus

Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR T-Mobile has reportedly opened its satellite beta program to users on other networks. The beta program allows you to send texts and share your location without cellular coverage. Testers on other networks need an unlocked, “satellite-optimized” phone with eSIM support. T-Mobile has been offering satellite connectivity as part of a beta program for a while now. This program was initially restricted to T-Mob…

Space to Gympie and beyond: satellite texts go live

Telstra has begun rolling-out the nation's first satellite to mobile texting service, a move the telco hopes will keep rural Australians better connected.