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Musk's Starlink hit with hours-long outage after rollout of T-Mobile satellite service
UNITED STATES, JUL 25 – T-Satellite enables texting and emergency 911 messages beyond traditional networks using 650+ Starlink satellites, available to T-Mobile and other carriers for a fee.
- T-Mobile officially launched its T-Satellite service on July 23, 2025, providing satellite texting and location sharing across the US to all carriers' customers.
- The launch came after an extensive beta phase lasting close to half a year, limited to specific Samsung devices, and was supported by a collaboration with SpaceX utilizing Starlink’s network of over 650 satellites for connectivity.
- T-Satellite currently supports text messaging to 911 and location sharing, with picture, voice messaging, and app data coverage coming in the future.
- T-Mobile offers the service for $10 monthly under a limited-time discount, increasing later to $15, with compatible unlocked phones required and plans like Experience Beyond supporting it.
- This launch positions T-Mobile ahead in satellite-to-cell service, potentially reducing mobile dead zones and enabling cross-carrier satellite access in the US.
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