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T-Mobile's Starlink Beta Program Is On Way

T-Mobile users can try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how

At launch -- projected for early 2025 -- Starlink will support only texting, but T-Mobile shares that the service eventually will be expanding to data and voice. The free beta will provide users with high-speed internet connectivity in challenging-to-access places such as rural locations, concerts, and even airplanes.

Ars Technica · 2d

T-Mobile users can try Starlink-enabled phone service for free during beta

T-Mobile said the Starlink-enabled service will be "much more user friendly" than previous satellite phone services. The carrier said "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."

CNET on MSN · 2d

T-Mobile and SpaceX's Starlink Prep for Beta Test of Satellite Cellphone Service

T-Mobile and SpaceX first announced their partnership back in 2022 combining some of T-Mobile's wireless spectrum with SpaceX's satellites. SpaceX put its first satellites capable of the service into orbit in January of this year and has has since been building out its constellation of capable Starlink satellites.

Elon Musk says Starlink inactive in India

IJR · 1d

Why The EU Is Shelling Out Billions To Compete With Elon Musk’s Starlink

The European Union (EU) is planning to develop a multibillion-dollar network of satellites aimed at competing with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Elon Musk says Starlink inactive in India after second device seized

Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities seized two of the company's devices in recent weeks, one in an armed conflict zone and another in a drug smuggling bust.

India.com on MSN · 21h

Starlink being used by insurgents in Manipur? Elon Musk responds, says satellite beams are...

Amid claims that Starlink satellite was being used by insurgents in restive Manipur, SpaceX founder Elon Musk has asserted that Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India.

PCMag on MSN17h

Huge Rockets, Even Bigger Discounts? What to Expect From Starlink in 2025

SpaceX's satellite internet service had a big 2024, but does it have the momentum and political clout to continue its ascent?

Yahoo News14h

Scammer who stole $48,000 in Starlink kits arrested when he tries to activate one

A South Florida man who posed as a purchasing director for the county to make fake orders from vendors was caught when he tried to activate a stolen Starlink satellite kit, deputies said. The ...

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Man posing as Volusia County official arrested for scamming $48K worth of Starlink kits from vendor: deputies

A South Florida man was arrested Monday for allegedly posing as a Volusia County official to con vendors out of their ...

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Starlink rollout on Qatar Airways exceeds initial targets

The first aircraft to be equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi was a Boeing 777-300ER. The airline is intending to roll out Starlink across all of its modern fleet by the end of next year ...