Tag Archives: Starlink

T-Mobile’s T-Satellite Beta Testers Get Free Service and Exclusive Perks

T-Mobile is rolling out the red carpet for participants in its upcoming T-Satellite beta program, offering a suite of benefits that go beyond just testing new technology.​ Participants accepted into the T-Satellite beta will receive 90 days of free satellite service. This allows users to send and receive text messages even in areas without traditional cell coverage, thanks to satellites orbiting the Earth.  The service also supports texting to 911 and location sharing via text, with plans … [read full article]

Celebrate Mom with T-Mobile’s Tech Gifts and Travel Perks

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while flowers and chocolates are classic, T-Mobile is offering a tech-savvy way to show appreciation for the moms in our lives.  This year, the carrier has teamed up with lifestyle influencer and mom, Sam Looney, to curate a selection of devices and plans that multitasking moms will genuinely appreciate.  Looney, known for sharing her family’s travel adventures and home … [read full article]

Is Your Phone Ready for T-Mobile’s Starlink Satellite Beta? Find Out Now!

In a notable Super Bowl announcement, T-Mobile revealed that customers across various carriers could enroll in the Starlink beta program, enjoying complimentary access until the end of June. This service initially supports text messaging via satellite, with plans to expand to voice calls in the future.  For those who have registered, T-Mobile is dispatching emails to confirm device compatibility. These communications provide a direct link to verify if your smartphone is optimized for satellite connectivity.  To complete … [read full article]

NAD Supports T-Mobile’s ‘First and Only’ Starlink Partnership Claim

When T-Mobile announced that they are the “first and only” U.S. wireless provider to partner with Starlink, it was contested by Verizon Communications Inc. The latter challenged its rival’s claim and alerted the National Advertising Division to further review the claim.  Today, the BBB has released its findings and it supports T-Mobile’s claim that they are the “first and only U.S. wireless provider to keep you connected in places never thought possible with the world’s largest satellite-to-cell … [read full article]

Report: New T-Mobile Customers Can Get Free Starlink Access for a Year

With the launch of satellite connectivity, people are already getting excited for their chance to give it a go. Unfortunately, some are still hesitant with this new technology. And this is understandable– after all, it’s uncharted territory that is still in its early stages. But there seems to be an upcoming promotion that might convince you to use Starlink.  The Mobile Report recently published an … [read full article]

T-Mobile Gets Ready for Hurricane Milton

After getting the approval from the FCC to launch its Starlink satellite SMS service, T-Mobile wasted no time in activating its emergency operations and preparedness plans for Hurricane Milton. At the same time, the Un-carrier has mobilized its emergency teams to prepare for this hurricane.  T-Mobile’s network has been hardened to withstand anticipated extreme weather conditions along Milton’s projected path and the company’s experienced emergency response teams are preparing portable … [read full article]

FCC Temporarily Approves Starlink Satellites in Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene

In response to the havoc brought by Hurricane Helene, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has temporarily approved SpaceX and T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell service. This is their chance to showcase Starlink satellites by starting with the areas affected by the hurricane.  In response to the announcement, SpaceX said:  “The satellites have already been enabled and started broadcasting emergency alerts to cell phones on all networks in North Carolina. In addition, we may test basic texting (SMS) capabilities for most … [read full article]

T-Mobile Successfully Sends WEA via Starlink’s Satellite

With the way technology is advancing in the US, dead zones will soon be a thing of the past– at least for T-Mobile.  Earlier today, T-Mobile announced that it had successfully sent and received a wireless emergency alert (WEA) via Starlink satellites equipped with satellite-to-smartphone capabilities. This is an important achievement since this is the first time in US history that a wireless emergency alert was sent via satellite.  A test alert for a hypothetical evacuation notice … [read full article]

Musk: T-Mobile-Starlink Exclusivity Deal Would Only Last a Year

In this day and age, it’s still a surprise to know that there are areas with a cellular dead zone. But thankfully, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and wireless carriers in the country are working hard to make satellite communication available. The only problem is that it still hasn’t been fully approved for launch. For one, T-Mobile’s deal with Space X’s Starlink service is still being studied. The Direct to Cell satellite service deal, signed in 2022, … [read full article]

Musk: Starlink Will Send Emergency Alerts to Anyone, Anywhere in the World

With the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Aug. 29 deadline to make a decision on T-Mobile and SpaceX’s request to reconsider its out-of-band power flux-density limit, Elon Musk makes a new promise in the hopes of swaying the decision.  As shared on X, Musk said:  “After thinking it through, SpaceX Starlink will provide emergency services access for mobile phones for people in distress for free. … [read full article]