Key Point Summary โ T-Mobile Starlink Satellite Service
- T-Mobileโs T-Satellite with Starlink launched nationwide today
- $10/month service available to AT&T and Verizon customers too
- Coverage uses 657 Starlink satellites for wide-area connectivity
- Works automaticallyโno app, setup, or aiming needed
- Initial features include SMS, audio clips, photos, MMS
- Select app data coming October 1 (e.g., WhatsApp, AccuWeather)
- Free 30-day trial and a free year of DashPass with T-Mobile switch
Never Lose Connection AgainโEven Off the Grid
Tired of losing service in remote areas? T-Mobile just dropped a game-changer: its new satellite-to-phone service, T-Satellite with Starlink, officially launches today at just $10 a monthโand you donโt even have to be a T-Mobile customer to use it.
Whether youโre with AT&T, Verizon, or already part of the T-Mobile family, you now have access to the first widespread satellite texting system in the U.S. It connects you when cell towers canโtโwhether youโre hiking through Yellowstone or road-tripping across desert highways.
Powered by 657 Satellites and No Setup Needed
The system is powered by SpaceXโs Starlink network and supported by 657 satellites currently in orbit. Whatโs most remarkable is how little you have to doโno apps, no pointing your phone at the sky, no praying for bars.
T-Satellite connects automatically when youโre out of range, covering dead zones with basic messaging capability. Features at launch include SMS, photo messages, short audio clips, and MMS. And by October 1, select apps like WhatsApp and AccuWeather will also work using satellite data.
Available for EveryoneโNo Carrier Switch Required
Hereโs the real kicker: You donโt have to switch carriers. AT&T and Verizon users can subscribe to T-Satellite for just $10 per month, with the first 30 days free. Itโs ideal for people who want extra coverage without changing their existing phone plan.
If youโre already on T-Mobileโs Experience Beyond plan, itโs even betterโT-Satellite comes included at no extra cost.
Extra Perks for Switching to T-Mobile
Thinking of switching? T-Mobile is sweetening the deal. New customers who sign up now will get a free one-year membership to DashPass by DoorDashโvalued at $120. That means $0 delivery fees, reduced service charges, and special offers all year long.
The DashPass promo runs through August 4 and is available via the T-Life app as part of T-Mobile Tuesdays, the carrierโs weekly perks program.
Beta Testing Success and the Future of Connectivity
Millions have already tested the system during beta trials in rural farmlands and national parks. The results? Successful texts sent across all major carriers, proving the power of Starlinkโs satellite grid.
T-Mobile says this is just the beginning. With more satellite data capabilities launching in October and potential voice features in the future, the service could redefine how we stay connected in emergencies, travel, or remote work.
So whether youโre an off-grid adventurer or just tired of dropped calls in the countryside, T-Satellite is your ticket to staying onlineโno matter where you are.