If you have T-Mobile and either an iPhone, a Samsung Galaxy or a Google Pixel device, you now have potentially access to Starlink.
Here is the scoop: Back in DecemberT-Mobile announced a partnership between himself and SpaceX to bring the customer Starlink service. Then, Early this monthThe company began to accept users in the beta, but only those with specific, youngest Samsung devices.
However, that changed When Apple published this week iOS 18.3. It seems that the iPhone manufacturer worked with SpaceX and T-Mobile Roll the Starlink support for iPhones also– Although none of this was announced by Apple as part of the update.
T-Mobile does not yet let all iPhones customers in the beta. When you get in, you will receive a text message with the inscription: “You are in the T-Mobile Starlink Beta. You can now stay connected via satellites beyond satellites. To experience reporting beyond reporting, you can experience it, you can Please update on iOS.
Additionally, T-Mobile seems to be approved by certain pixels 9 users Who has also registered for the beta – the program to Apple, Samsung and Google Devices.
How to enter the T-Mobile Starlink Beta
If you are interested in the Starlink Beta of T-Mobile, you first need a compatible device. On the Samsung front, the Galaxy S24 5G, the Galaxy S24 Plus 5G, the Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G, contains the Galaxy Z Fold 6 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G. Every iPhone that can perform iOS 18.3 is compatible. If you have a Pixel 9 series device, you should also be justified even though it is not clear which version of Android is required.
From here you have to set off The official Starlink page of T-MobileAnd select “Register now” or scroll to the registration area. You have to enter your first and last name, e -mail address and telephone number.
Don’t worry if you can’t get in: T-Mobile says that he will soon expand the plan. So expect more places to open immediately.
What is the big deal with satellite confectionality?
To be able to connect your smartphone with satellites are literally a game changer. This means that you no longer have to worry about losing the cell service or being able to be able to be from a WLAN connection. As long as you have a somewhat clear view of the sky, you can connect to the outside world.
In order to be clear, this function only works if you do not have any available mobile phone service. At this point, your phone can then connect to the next satellites. You do not have the option of manually connecting satellites if you have a network connection.
At that time, the Starlink Beta from T-Mobile only works for SMS. But, According to Elon MuschusThe current Starlink technology should support funds as well as music and podcast streaming. But even if T-Mobile only supports SMS at this point, you can imagine what kind of life vein it is. If you do not have a mobile phone service and would otherwise not be able to contact emergency services or essential contacts, you can establish a connection to a Starlink satellite and send text messages to either (or in both).
However, this is not the first time that iPhones could connect to satellites. Apple has offered satellite confectionality since 2022 when it debut. “Emergency -Sos via satellites“With the iPhone 14. The company expanded the feature with iOS 18: In the past, they could only contact emergency services or road aid via satellites, but since the big update of last year they have been able to send messages to everyone.
In the past two and a half years, Apple has worked exclusively with global star Inc. for satellite confectionality. However, if you have an iPhone and are inscribed for this T-Mobile Beta, your phone will be manufactured by default with the SpaceX satellites. From here you can be able to connect manually with the exclusive satellite services from Apple if you want this. Interestingly, Starlink’s service should automatically establish your phone while pointing your phone towards the sky to search for the next satellite.
