T-Mobile Opens Starlink Messaging Beta For Everyone In The US
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If you ever found yourself in dead zones with no cellular connectivity, you probably know the frustration of being unable to connect with your people. Well, those days are coming to an end. Yesterday, T-Mobile announced that the beta of the Starlink-powered satellite texting service is now open for everyone in the US. In other words, you can try this service even if you are on other networks like Verizon, AT&T, etc.
T-Mobile has opened the Starlink satellite texting beta for literally everyone in the US
Late last month, during the earnings call, T-Mobile’s CEO hinted that the service wouldn’t be free for all its customers. Now, we have official confirmation. Per T-Mobile’s press release, the Starlink texting service will cost $15 per month after the testing period is over.
If you register for the beta, you have the chance to access the service for 33% less, at just $10 per month. T-Mobile customers on the premium Go5G Next plans don’t have to worry about paying extra, as the Starlink satellite messaging service comes bundled with it.
The smartphone carrier also appears to be attracting customers on Verizon and AT&T networks. The telecom company specifically mentioned that they can use the service for free during the beta period. Once the beta period is over, they’ll need to pay $20 per month per line to use it.
T-Mobile’s ad during last night’s Super Bowl LIX indicated that the service will also include voice and multimedia messaging. Sadly, those features will come later. The public beta currently only includes texting. Mike Katz, T-Mobile’s president of marketing, strategy, and products, reportedly said that the satellite service might also work with apps that don’t require super-fast data.
There are only limited seats available
T-Mobile will also be working with app developers to create features that could work with the satellite network’s bandwidth. Fortunately, the satellite texting service works on most smartphones from the last four years. Although T-Mobile says that accepts users on a “rolling first-come, first-served basis,” there are only “limited seats” up for grabs. So, if you are in the US and interested, hurry up and register for the beta.
