T-Mobile brings satellite service to third-party apps on Samsung phones

T-Mobile brings satellite service to third-party apps on Samsung phones

In July, T-Mobile introduced T-Satellite, its direct satellite-to-phone connectivity service, in the USA. It is compatible with over 40 Samsung phone models. Initially, this feature only allowed calls and messages to be made via satellite connectivity. The carrier is now expanding T-Satellite to support select third-party apps. T-Mobile’s satellite connectivity now supports Google Maps, WhatsApp,…

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T-Mobile's Satellite Service Now Works With Popular Apps

T-Mobile’s Satellite Service Now Works With Popular Apps

T-Mobile is expanding its T-Satellite with Starlink service, adding satellite data connectivity to multiple popular apps. That means T-Mobile users who don’t have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection will be able to use Starlink satellite connectivity to access supported apps. Apps that will work over a T-Mobile satellite connection include Google Maps, AllTrails, AccuWeather, CalTopo,…

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T-Mobile bets satellite service will repeat FWA’s surprise success

T-Mobile bets satellite service will repeat FWA’s surprise success

T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert recalled skepticism over his 2021 promise of millions of fixed wireless access customers The company now has 7.3M subscribers and is targeting 12M by 2028 Similar doubts surfaced over T-Mobile’s direct-to-device satellite partnership with SpaceX, which now operates with 600+ satellites MOBILE FUTURE FORWARD, SEATTLE — T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert compared…

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