Apple Quietly Adds iPhone Support for T-Mobile Starlink in iOS 18.3
Apple has quietly added iPhone support for the T-Mobile Starlink satellite network in iOS 18.3. This new functionality expands on the in-house satellite communication service Apple offers in partnership with Globalstar.T-Mobile says Starlink's direct-to-cell satellites complement its existing network by acting as cell towers in space. This allows you to stay connected even when you're outside the range of a traditional cell tower. The network currently supports sending and receiving text messages, location sharing, and texting 911 emergency services while connected. T-Mobile plans to expand support to voice and data coverage in the future.How It WorksWhen you're in an area without traditional or roaming cellular service, your satellite-optimized device will automatically connect to the T-Mobile Starlink network if you're part of the beta program. Manually selecting the T-Mobile Starlink network will not work if other cellular connection options are available. When connected, your device will display "T-Mobile SpaceX" at the top left of your screen.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:Beats Studio Pro x Kim Kardashian On Sale for 49% Off! [Deal]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube
T-Mobile says Starlink's direct-to-cell satellites complement its existing network by acting as cell towers in space. This allows you to stay connected even when you're outside the range of a traditional cell tower. The network currently supports sending and receiving text messages, location sharing, and texting 911 emergency services while connected. T-Mobile plans to expand support to voice and data coverage in the future.
How It Works
When you're in an area without traditional or roaming cellular service, your satellite-optimized device will automatically connect to the T-Mobile Starlink network if you're part of the beta program. Manually selecting the T-Mobile Starlink network will not work if other cellular connection options are available. When connected, your device will display "T-Mobile SpaceX" at the top left of your screen.
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