iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it's still in beta
Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch.
iOS 18.3 Adds Starlink Support to T-Mobile iPhones
As of iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and Starlink beta access are able to connect to Starlink satellites, reports
T-Mobile iPhones can now use Starlink satellites for direct-to-cell messaging
For now, the T-Mobile direct-to-cell service via Starlink only provides basic messaging, but when more satellites are added, images and even audio streaming will be possible. Video streaming in the boondocks without carrier towers will only be possible with the next-gen Starlink cellular network constellation, though.
Starlink and T-Mobile Team Up for Satellite Cell Coverage
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Apple's iPhones to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
Apple's iPhone devices are now eligible to test SpaceX-owned Starlink's direct-to-cell capability that provides coverage from space, according to T-Mobile, a partner in the program. T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a trial basis after receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission in November last year.
Apple and SpaceX Link Up to Support Starlink Satellite Network on iPhones
Apple Inc. has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone software, providing an alternative to the company’s in-house satellite-communication service.
Apple iPhones to support Starlink satellite connectivity in the US
Apple's iPhone devices can now test SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-cell capability, enabling satellite text communication. T-Mobile, in partnership with SpaceX, is conducting trials after FCC approval. Initially limited to Android,
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