iPhone, Starlink and T-Mobile

Starlink connectivity is coming to iPhone via T-Mobile
T-Mobile partnered with SpaceX last year and launched a beta program for Starlink connectivity last December. However, the company originally only offered the option on Samsung ph
iPhones on T-Mobile can access Starlink satellite communications
Starlink support appears to be a secret iOS 18.3 feature for iPhones, some of which now support satellite communication services from SpaceX — but only for users invited to join public beta testing of the service on US carrier T-Mobile. This supplements Apple’s existing satellite services supplier, Globalstar.
Apple enables support for T-Mobile and Starlink satellite network on the iPhone
The latest update Apple rolled out for the iPhone allows T-Mobile customers — a select few, for now — to be able to send text messages even in locations where they have no coverage. iOS 18.3 adds support for SpaceX and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite service,
iOS 18.3 Adds Starlink Support to T-Mobile iPhones
As of iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and Starlink beta access are able to connect to Starlink satellites, reports
iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it's still in beta
Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch.
Apple ‘teams up with SpaceX and T-Mobile to bring Starlink to iPhones’ – report
Apple is said to be in secret talks with SpaceX and T-Mobile to add Starlink support, boosting satellite connectivity for iPhone users.
Apple and SpaceX bring Starlink support to the iPhone
Apple is working with SpaceX and US carrier T-Mobile to add support for Starlink's network in the latest iPhone software. Starlink would provide an alternative to Apple's in-house satellite communication service, Globalstar, Bloomberg reports. The two companies have started testing iPhones with SpaceX's Starlink service.
iOS 18.3 Secretly Adds Starlink Support for iPhone in the US, Starting with T-Mobile Users
With the rollout of iOS 18.3, select T-Mobile customers in the US are being enrolled to test the new Starlink statellite communication support on iPhone
T-Mobile iPhones can now use Starlink satellites for direct-to-cell messaging
For now, the T-Mobile direct-to-cell service via Starlink only provides basic messaging, but when more satellites are added, images and even audio streaming will be possible. Video streaming in the boondocks without carrier towers will only be possible with the next-gen Starlink cellular network constellation, though.
Starlink and T-Mobile Team Up for Satellite Cell Coverage
Wish you had coverage in dead zones? See how the T-Mobile and Starlink partnership could offer direct-to-cell satellite coverage.
Apple working with T-Mobile, SpaceX to link with Starlink, Bloomberg reports
Apple (AAPL) has been in secret cooperation with SpaceX and T-Mobile (TMUS) to support the Starlink satellite service in its latest iPhone
After Android, T-Mobile’s satellite messaging service rolls out to iPhones
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