Tag Archives: SpaceX

Where’d Starlink Go? T-Mobile Scrubs the Name From T-Satellite’s Homepage

Pull up T-Mobile’s T-Satellite page and you might notice something missing. The “with Starlink” tag that’s been part of the branding since day one is gone. As spotted by PCMag, T-Mobile removed “with Starlink” from the T-Satellite logo and intro text on its main consumer page, and SpaceX and Starlink Mobile aren’t mentioned there at all anymore. It’s not a full cleanup, though. Support and business pages still mention Starlink and tell customers they might see … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s CEO Isn’t Worried About Starlink Stealing Customers 

T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan doesn’t sound worried about Starlink turning into a real competitor for wireless carriers anytime soon, despite the growing buzz around satellite-to-phone connectivity. Asked to weigh in on SpaceX’s satellite ambitions, Gopalan pushed back on the idea that Starlink represents a genuine threat to T-Mobile’s business. His argument boils down to differentiation: he doesn’t see an obvious gap in the market that Starlink would actually be filling for the average phone customer, and he … [read full article]

Starlink’s Mobile Push Could Grow Beyond Carrier Partnerships

SpaceX’s partnership with T-Mobile has helped bring satellite messaging closer to everyday phone users, but a new filing suggests the company may be thinking much bigger in the long run. While T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service is one of the highest-profile examples of Starlink mobile connectivity, SpaceX appears to be building toward a future where it depends less on traditional wireless carriers. As reported by PhoneArena, SpaceX says it already has 9,600 Starlink broadband and mobile satellites in … [read full article]

Many Wireless Users Still Aren’t Sold on T-Mobile’s T-Satellite Add-on

T-Mobile has made a big push around satellite connectivity, but a new reader poll suggests the feature still has a tough sell ahead. The biggest issue is simple: many people either do not think they need it or do not want to pay extra for it. As reported by PhoneArena, the site asked readers what is keeping them from signing up for T-Satellite, which is also available to AT&T and Verizon customers. Out of 907 respondents, … [read full article]

T-Mobile Expands Satellite Data to Include Apple’s Most Popular iPhone Apps

T-Mobile iPhone users can now use six popular Apple apps even when they’re completely cut off from cell towers and Wi-Fi, thanks to a major update to the carrier’s satellite service. The expanded functionality works through T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service, which beams internet connectivity directly from space using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites. According to PhoneArena, the newly supported Apple apps include Maps, Messages, Weather, Music, Compass, and Fitness. This expansion comes with the rollout of iOS 26, marking … [read full article]

T-Mobile Customer Bypasses Restrictions to Enable Satellite Internet on Fold 7

A clever Galaxy Z Fold 7 owner has managed to get T-Mobile’s new satellite internet feature working on their phone months before it’s supposed to be available. The feature is currently only officially supported on Google’s Pixel 10 series. According to PhoneArena, a Reddit user used advanced technical tools including Android Debug Bridge (adb) to bypass T-Mobile’s restrictions and enable satellite data on their Fold 7. The process isn’t simple and requires technical know-how that … [read full article]

T-Mobile Makes It Easier to See Which Network You’re Actually Using

T-Mobile customers are noticing a helpful change in their phone settings that makes it much easier to see which wireless network they’re actually connected to. Instead of just showing “Roaming” for every non-T-Mobile network, your phone will now display the actual names of available networks when you check your network selection menu. According to PhoneArena, this change comes right after T-Mobile finished buying UScellular, and it’s already making things less confusing for customers who want to … [read full article]

Not All Phones Will Get T-Mobile’s New Satellite Data Feature – Here’s What You Need to Know

google-pixel-10 T-Mobile customers have been eagerly waiting for satellite internet to arrive on their phones, and the wait is finally over – sort of. The Un-carrier has started rolling out satellite data support, but there’s a catch that might disappoint many subscribers. Right now, only Google Pixel 10 phones can actually use T-Mobile’s satellite internet feature. If you’ve got any other phone, you’ll need to wait a bit longer – or in some cases, you might be … [read full article]

Satellite Texting Is About to Be a Big Deal

You know that sinking feeling when your phone shows zero bars just when you need it most—whether you’re off-grid, on a remote highway, or just unlucky in your apartment? Satellite messaging services, like T-Mobile’s T-Satellite, are aiming to change that; and it’s not just a backup plan anymore. It’s becoming a serious business. As reported by PhoneArena, industry analysts at Gartner predict that low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services will become a $14.8 billion market by 2026. … [read full article]

Samsung & Motorola Users Can Now Send Images via T‑Mobile’s Satellite Service

T‑Mobile has quietly upgraded its satellite messaging service to support picture, audio and short video messages from compatible Samsung and Motorola devices—no more plain‑text only.  As reported by PhoneArena, supported phones on T‑Mobile’s network can now send and receive multimedia messages (MMS) even in areas without cell coverage. This new capability, powered by T‑Mobile’s Starlink‑backed T‑Satellite service, was officially launched on July 23. Initially, the service handled only text messaging over satellite. Roughly a week … [read full article]