Missing a text in the mountains or while out at sea? T‑Mobile’s new T‑Satellite fixes that by tapping into SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to deliver basic connectivity where cell towers don’t reach.
The service officially launched this week after months of testing, now letting U.S. users (T‑Mobile customers or not) send texts, share locations, and even message 911 directly via satellite.
According to the Un-carrier, T‑Satellite costs $10 per month during the promotional phase and will increase to $15 later—though it’s bundled at no extra cost with certain premium plans.
And it works like a charm: just pick up your existing unlocked phone, check if it’s on the list (iPhone 13 or newer, Pixel 9+, Samsung S21+, etc.), and you’re good to go—no setup, no extra gear.
T‑Mobile isn’t stopping at texting. The provider will soon roll out photo messaging to Android devices and launch voice messaging and satellite-enabled app support later this year, partnering with platforms like WhatsApp and AllTrails.
With over 650 satellites in orbit, T‑Satellite highlights a growing trend in mobile coverage—let the smartphone panic-inducing “no signal” haunt you no longer.
