T-Mobile has opened a beta program for its satellite texting service powered by Starlink. Available to users with compatible iPhones or Android devices, the service provides 4G or 5G coverage in areas without regular cell phone towers. The beta will be free until July for approved testers, after which it will be included in T-Mobile's high-end plans or available for an additional monthly fee. Voice calls and data support are expected to be added later.
is now available in beta for anyone with a compatible iPhone or Android device to try out, the company announced in aprovides mobile 4G or 5G coverage in areas not covered by regular cell phone towers, and you can sign up for it even if you're on another carrier like Verizon or AT&T.
The service will be available for free until July to approved beta testers, though limited spots are available. After that, customers of T-Mobile's high-end offerings like the $180 Go5G Next plan will receive the feature at no cost. Other T-Mobile customers can add the service for $15 per month, or $10 per month if they sign up before the end of February. Users of other carriers will be charged $20 per month starting in July .
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