Starlink, T-Mobile and iPhone

Pixel 9 series joins T-Mobile's Starlink beta for satellite messaging, here's how to sign up
T-Mobile's Starlink beta expands to Pixel 9 series, offering satellite messaging capabilities to more users. Sign up for the beta today!
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.
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 phones. Now, this has been expanded to the iPhone as well.
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.
T-Mobile's Starlink beta is now opening up for Pixel 9 users
T-Mobile has been testing its Starlink satellite service. The beta is now branching out to more phones, including Google's Pixel 9. Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL users are now included in the beta and will be able to use satellite messaging.
T-Mobile Is Expanding Its Starlink Beta to iPhones
Back in December, T-Mobile announced a partnership between itself and SpaceX to bring Starlink service to customers. Then, earlier this month, the company started accepting users into the beta, but only those with specific,
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Mass Retirement? SpaceX Spotted Deorbiting Dozens of Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has also retired Starlink satellites because of malfunctions in the hardware. In February 2024, the company decided to ...
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SpaceX Starlink satellite sparks brilliant fireball as it falls from space over US (videos)
The Starlink satellite reentry sparked at least 62 fireball reports to the American Meteor Society, which shared images and ...
T-Mobile to charge for Starlink access via phones, that cannot be an option for Zim operators
We have talked about Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell service, which is in beta testing in the US in partnership with T-Mobile. That ...
Apple and SpaceX Link Up to Support Starlink Satellite Network on iPhones
Apple Inc. has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to add support for the Starlink network in its latest ...
Apple's iPhones to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
Apple's iPhone devices are now eligible to test SpaceX-owned Starlink's direct-to-cell capability that provides coverage from ...
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 ...
Apple’s New ‘Game Changer’ iPhone Update Brings Starlink Satellite Access
Apple has been “secretly working” with SpaceX and the result is that the latest iOS software update means iPhones can access ...
Apple iPhone to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
Bloomberg News first reported on Tuesday that Apple, SpaceX and T-Mobile had been secretively working to add support for the ...
Starlink Satellite Makes Fiery Reentry Over Skies In The US; Watch
A Starlink satellite recently met its fiery end after reentering Earth's atmosphere. A fireball was reportedly seen in the ...