T-Mobile Opens Beta Signups for Starlink Satellite-to-Cell Service

The service aims to provide coverage in remote areas of the US, starting with satellite texting in 2025.

T-Mobile has launched a registration page for customers to sign up for the beta testing of its Starlink-powered satellite-to-cell service, set to begin in 2025.
The beta will initially support satellite-based text messaging, with voice and data capabilities planned for future rollout.
The service is designed to address 500,000 square miles of US territory without terrestrial cell coverage, offering connectivity in areas previously unreachable by cell towers.
T-Mobile is prioritizing first responders and individuals in the beta program, which is free for postpaid voice customers with compatible devices.
The FCC approved the T-Mobile-Starlink partnership in November 2024, though a decision on a waiver for real-time voice and video services remains pending.