T-Mobile’s collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink has finally taken off, with the aim of eliminating mobile dead zones and extending connectivity to remote areas.
According to Reuters, the US wireless carrier has started large-scale testing of its satellite-to-cell service, which will be free until July 2025.
After the free trial, the plan will be included in T-Mobile’s premium Go5G Next plan at no extra cost, and the service can be added to all existing plans for $15 a month.
This move could mark a significant shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.
According to T-Mobile, 500,000 square miles of the US, which was previously unreachable by terrestrial cell towers, can now stay connected.
The launch will offer text services via satellite, while voice and data features will be added eventually.
Furthermore, customers who sign up for the trial during beta testing will receive a 33% discount when the services are officially launched in the summer.
The carrier is offering the T-Mobile Starlink service directly to all wireless users, including customers of rival telecom firms such as AT&T and Verizon.
