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Elon Musk’s Starlink, in partnership with T-Mobile, began the testing phase of its free satellite internet service. No matter what your operator is. “If you can see the sky, it has a connection,” says a T-Mobile post.
It is already in the testing phase of Starlink’s revolutionary initiative that will allow users around the world Call the internet without depending on the traditional mobile coverage.
The new service, a strategic alliance between the Spacex satellite network and the T-Mobile telecommunications operator, can start a New Age in global connectivitysays the.
The proposal is based on offering a network connection through low orbit satellites in places where There is no terrestrial infrastructure. By 2020, Spacex gave an early access to the Starlink network to one in Washington.
When a compatible device has no coverage, it will automatically connect to the Starlink network, No need for antennas or equipment external.
The coverage is for now limited to essential functionssuch as sending text messages, sharing location or contacts with emergency services, and should be extended to Voice calls and web browsing.
The service will be available “to anyone, with any carrier,” anywhere in the world – so remote. “If you can see the sky, it has a connection,” says one from T-Mobile on X/Twitter.
Compatible mobile phones
For now, service compatibility is limited to about 50 models Of the main brands on the market, which must have installed the latest version of the operating system to ensure access to the satellite system.
The mobile phones that are currently part of the program are:
- Samsung: Galaxy A14, A15, A16, A35, A53, A54, S21 FE, S21, S21 Plus, S21 Ultra, S22, S22 Plus, S22 Ultra, S23, S23 Plus, S23 Ultra, S23 Fan Edition, S24, S24 Plus, S24 Ultra, S24 Fan Edition, S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Z Flip6, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Fold6, Galaxy X Cover6 Pro.
- Apple: iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max.
- Motorola: Razr 2024, Edge 2024, Moto G Stylus 5G 2024, Moto G Power 5G 2024, Moto G 5G 2024.
- Google: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
- T-Mobile: REVVL 7 5G e REVVL 7 Pro 5G.
Service mobile phones will show the notice on the screen “T-Mobile SpaceX”By accessing the satellite network. This connection is automatically activated when leaving the traditional operator coverage area.
It is not necessary to install antennas or specific signature of the service.
The pilot test, for only accessible to users in the United States, is open to any user, regardless of your mobile phone. To participate, it is necessary on the T-Mobile official page through an online form.
After registration, the company Send an email to the user to inform you if it was admitted to the program. From that moment on, you can enjoy free internet access in areas where there is no conventional coverage.
This technology is designed to offer COVERAGE IN REMOTE PLACESrural areas, deserts, mountains or regions affected by catastrophes. In addition, it has great potential as emergency solution In situations where land networks stop working.
