Apple, T-Mobile, and SpaceX have secretly collaborated to bring Starlink's satellite service to iPhones. This new feature, currently in a limited beta test, allows users to send and receive text messages via satellite, even without cellular coverage. This integration marks a significant advancement in smartphone connectivity, offering a more accessible and seamless off-the-grid communication experience compared to Apple's previous partnership with Globalstar. While currently limited to texting, T-Mobile and SpaceX plan to expand the service to include data and voice capabilities in the future.
Apparently, Apple , T-Mobile, and SpaceX have been working together in secret. A new report from Bloomberg says the three companies have brought Starlink's satellite service to iPhones. So far, testing is very limited, but the feature began rolling out with the release of iOS 18.3 on Monday. This unannounced collaboration is a significant step in expanding satellite connectivity for smartphone users.
Starlink's direct-to-cell service has been available on other phones for months now. For now, Starlink's satellite service on iPhones only supports texting, but T-Mobile and SpaceX have confirmed plans to expand to data and voice services in the future. While Apple has kept quiet about its role in the project, T-Mobile has indicated that Starlink’s satellite connectivity will eventually be available for most smartphones on its network.
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