T-Mobile Opens Registration for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service Beta Launch
T-Mobile (TMUS) has opened registration for its Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service beta program, scheduled to launch early next year. With over 300 satellites in orbit, this service aims to eliminate mobile dead zones by providing coverage across 500,000 square miles of unserved US territory.
The beta program is free for all T-Mobile postpaid voice customers with compatible devices, initially supporting texting capabilities, with voice and data services planned for future implementation. First responders will receive priority access. The service has already proven effective during Hurricanes Helene and Milton, enabling emergency communications when traditional networks were down.
T-Mobile and Starlink have formed a global alliance with carriers including KDDI, Optus, One NZ, Salt, Entel, and Rogers to provide reciprocal roaming services.
T-Mobile (TMUS) ha aperto le iscrizioni per il suo programma beta del servizio satellitare Starlink direct-to-cell, previsto per il lancio all'inizio del prossimo anno. Con oltre 300 satelliti in orbita, questo servizio mira a eliminare le zone morte nel mobile offrendo copertura su 500.000 miglia quadrate di territorio statunitense non servito.
Il programma beta è gratuito per tutti i clienti T-Mobile postpagati con dispositivi compatibili, inizialmente supportando le capacità di messaggistica, con servizi vocali e dati programmati per una futura implementazione. I primi soccorritori avranno accesso prioritario. Il servizio ha già dimostrato di essere efficace durante gli uragani Helene e Milton, consentendo comunicazioni di emergenza quando le reti tradizionali erano fuori servizio.
T-Mobile e Starlink hanno formato un'alleanza globale con operatori come KDDI, Optus, One NZ, Salt, Entel e Rogers per fornire servizi di roaming reciproco.
T-Mobile (TMUS) ha abierto el registro para su programa beta del servicio satelital Starlink directo al celular, programado para lanzarse a principios del próximo año. Con más de 300 satélites en órbita, este servicio tiene como objetivo eliminar las zonas muertas móviles proporcionando cobertura en 500,000 millas cuadradas de territorio estadounidense no atendido.
El programa beta es gratuito para todos los clientes de voz postpago de T-Mobile con dispositivos compatibles, inicialmente apoyando capacidades de mensajería, con servicios de voz y datos planeados para implementaciones futuras. Los primeros respondedores tendrán acceso prioritario. El servicio ya ha demostrado ser efectivo durante los huracanes Helene y Milton, permitiendo comunicaciones de emergencia cuando las redes tradicionales estaban caídas.
T-Mobile y Starlink han formado una alianza global con operadores como KDDI, Optus, One NZ, Salt, Entel y Rogers para proporcionar servicios de roaming recíprocos.
T-Mobile (TMUS)는 Starlink 직접 휴대전화 위성 서비스 베타 프로그램의 등록을 시작하였으며, 내년 초 출시를 예정하고 있습니다. 300개 이상의 위성이 궤도에 있는 이 서비스는 500,000 평방 마일의 미서비스 미국 영토에 걸쳐 통신을 제공하여 이동통신 사각지대를 없애는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
베타 프로그램은 호환되는 기기를 가진 모든 T-Mobile 후불 음성 고객에게 무료로 제공되며, 처음에는 메시지 기능만 지원하고 나중에 음성 및 데이터 서비스가 구현될 계획입니다. 첫 응급 구조대원들은 우선 접속 권한을 갖게 됩니다. 이 서비스는 헬렌과 밀턴 허리케인 동안 전통적인 네트워크가 작동하지 않을 때 비상 통신을 가능하게 하여 이미 효과를 입증했습니다.
T-Mobile과 Starlink는 KDDI, Optus, One NZ, Salt, Entel 및 Rogers와 같은 통신사와 글로벌 제휴를 맺어 상호 로밍 서비스를 제공합니다.
T-Mobile (TMUS) a ouvert les inscriptions pour son programme bêta du service satellite Starlink direct vers les mobiles, prévu pour un lancement au début de l'année prochaine. Avec plus de 300 satellites en orbite, ce service vise à éliminer les zones mortes de couverture mobile en fournissant une couverture sur 500 000 milles carrés de territoire américain non desservi.
Le programme bêta est gratuit pour tous les clients T-Mobile postpayés de téléphonie vocale disposant d'appareils compatibles, prenant initialement en charge des fonctionnalités de messagerie, tandis que des services vocaux et de données sont prévus pour une mise en œuvre future. Les premiers intervenants auront un accès prioritaire. Le service a déjà prouvé son efficacité lors des ouragans Helene et Milton, permettant des communications d'urgence lorsque les réseaux traditionnels étaient hors service.
T-Mobile et Starlink ont formé une alliance mondiale avec des opérateurs tels que KDDI, Optus, One NZ, Salt, Entel et Rogers pour fournir des services de roaming réciproques.
T-Mobile (TMUS) hat die Anmeldung für sein Beta-Programm des Starlink-Satellitendienstes direkt zum Handy eröffnet, das für Anfang nächsten Jahres geplant ist. Mit über 300 Satelliten im Orbit zielt dieser Dienst darauf ab, Funklöcher zu beseitigen, indem er eine Abdeckung über 500.000 Quadratmeilen unversorgtem US-Territorium bereitstellt.
Das Beta-Programm ist kostenlos für alle T-Mobile Postpaid-Sprachkunden mit kompatiblen Geräten und unterstützt zunächst Messaging-Funktionen, während Sprach- und Datendienste für zukünftige Implementierungen geplant sind. Ersthelfer erhalten Prioritätszugang. Der Dienst hat sich bereits während der Hurrikane Helene und Milton als effektiv erwiesen und ermöglicht Notfallkommunikationen, als herkömmliche Netzwerke ausfielen.
T-Mobile und Starlink haben eine globale Allianz mit Anbietern wie KDDI, Optus, One NZ, Salt, Entel und Rogers gebildet, um gegenseitige Roaming-Dienste bereitzustellen.
- Expansion into 500,000 square miles of new coverage area
- Strategic partnership with Starlink enhances service capabilities
- International roaming alliance with major global carriers
- Proven emergency communication capabilities during natural disasters
- No additional cost for postpaid voice customers during beta
- Initial service to text messaging only
- availability based on compatible devices
- Service dependent on satellite visibility and coverage
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With more than 300 direct-to-cell satellites in orbit, T-Mobile and Starlink continue the march towards eliminating mobile dead zones, readying to beta test the service early next year
With more than 300 direct-to-cell satellites in orbit, T-Mobile and Starlink continue the march towards eliminating mobile dead zones, readying to beta test the service early next year (Photo: Business Wire)
What’s the news: Coming on the heels of FCC approval, T-Mobile has opened registration for a beta program for T-Mobile Starlink, a direct-to-cell satellite service that will help eliminate dead zones by providing coverage for the 500,000 square miles of land in
Why it matters: T-Mobile and Starlink are preparing to beta test the new service that promises to make dead zones yesterday’s news. By integrating satellites – basically cell towers in space - into the T-Mobile network, the Un-carrier is taking a major step forward in delivering its vision Experience Coverage Beyond vision
Who it’s for: All T-Mobile customers - including businesses and first responders - can register for access to the beta launch
Eliminating dead zones with cell towers in space – aka direct-to-cell satellites – is becoming a reality and hit a new milestone today. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) opened registration for a beta program coming early next year as Un-carrier partner and satellite technology trailblazer, Starlink, continues to launch direct-to-cell satellites into orbit at a rapid pace.
“T-Mobile Starlink is the first major low-earth orbit constellation in the world paired with terrestrial cellular spectrum, making the phone in your pocket work in areas of the
Registration is now open and available to anyone interested in staying up-to-date or trying T-Mobile Starlink for themselves. The T-Mobile Starlink beta program is open and free for all T-Mobile postpaid voice customers with a compatible device. The beta gives a historic sneak peek to a not-so-distant future mostly free of cellular dead zones. Initially, T-Mobile Starlink will support texting with voice and data coming in the future.
Because of the critical role these first responder agencies and individuals play in safeguarding our communities, T-Mobile is prioritizing this audience for the beta program.
With Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite constellation specifically designed for integration with the T-Mobile terrestrial network, the experience is expected to be much more user friendly than other satellite messaging services currently in market. For example, users will not need to hold their phone up to search for a signal. Both inbound and outbound messages are sent and received just like any other message.
The coming beta test marks the next big step for T-Mobile Experience Coverage Beyond, the Un-carrier’s vision to deliver the best service practically everywhere in the continental US,
Service When It Matters Most
While not yet ready for full commercial service, T-Mobile Starlink was turned on temporarily to provide a critical communication option for those without any other means to reach emergency responders and loved ones during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Even without the full constellation in place, customers with capable devices were able to receive critical emergency alerts and send and receive messages when satellites were overhead.
The system proved helpful for many that lost mobile and/or broadband access and provided critical data that will help further refine service.
Beta Program Sign Up
The beta will include text messaging initially with voice and data on the road map for future service.
Details and registration for consumers can be found here.
Business customers and first responder agencies can register here.
A Vision for Universal Coverage
When fully deployed, through direct-to-cell service, T-Mobile and Starlink anticipate having the ability to cover well over half a million square miles across the
As T-Mobile and Starlink continue work towards global connectivity, the companies welcome wireless providers from around the world to join their growing alliance, which aims to provide reciprocal roaming for all participating carriers. So far, KDDI (
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Limited spots available for the beta test. All customers with compatible device and postpaid T-Mobile voice plan are eligible for T-Mobile Starlink Beta program. Developing technology available in most areas, most of the time; ultimately available in most outdoor areas where you can see the sky. Beta experience optimized on select newer devices and will continue to test and extend to as many devices as possible through future software updates.
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