Starlink
The latest iPhone update from Apple enables select T-Mobile customers to send text messages in areas with no cellular coverage. With the release of iOS 18.3, the update introduces support for SpaceX and T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell satellite service, currently in beta testing after the companies began signups in December. As noted by Bloomberg, this service was previously available only on certain Android devices, including Samsung models like the Z Fold and S24, as well as select devices running Android 15. In contrast, Apple has an existing partnership with Globalstar, which provides iPhone users with the ability to send texts when out of coverage.
Users who signed up for the beta trials have reportedly started receiving text messages. One such message states, “You can now stay connected with texting via satellite from virtually anywhere,” and urges iPhone users to “update to iOS 18.3” to “start experiencing coverage beyond.” After updating, users will see a toggle in their cellular settings to enable the feature.
Currently, the satellite service supports text messaging only. Beta testers in rural or remote areas without regular coverage can use Starlink’s satellite network to send messages. Plans are in place to expand the service in the future to include voice and data connectivity, providing more options for staying connected in far-off locations.
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