T-Mobile's Cellular Starlink Beta Expands to iPhones
T-Mobile's cellular Starlink beta program was initially restricted to five Samsung phone models. But the carrier has quietly expanded it to select iPhones running iOS 18.3.
T-Mobile users can now try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how
Starlink will support only texting for now, but T-Mobile shares that the service eventually will be expanding to data and voice. The free beta provides users with high-speed internet connectivity in challenging-to-access places such as rural locations, concerts, and even airplanes.
Apple enables support for T-Mobile and Starlink satellite network on the iPhone
"You can now stay connected with texting via satellite from virtually anywhere," the message reads, according to Bloomberg. And for iPhone users, it asks them to "update to iOS 18.3" to "start experiencing coverage beyond.
iPhones on T-Mobile can access Starlink satellite communications
It will be made available over time to iPhone users on T-Mobile who apply to test the beta service. If enabled, iPhone users can use this instead of Apple’s existing Globalstar service. It is enabled using a new toggle in cellular data to enable satellite messaging.
T-Mobile users can now try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how to qualify
Starlink will only support texting for now, but T-Mobile has said that the service will eventually expand to browsing and voice. The free beta provides users with high-speed internet connectivity in challenging-to-access areas such as rural locations, concerts, and even airplanes.
With iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers and Starlink beta access canconnect to Starlink satellites
With iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and Starlink beta access are able to connect to Starlink satellites, reports Bloomberg. The article says Apple worked with SpaceX and T-Mobile to make this happen.
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