T-Mobile, Samsung and Starlink

T-Mobile Begins Cellular Starlink Beta, But It Only Works on These Samsung Phones
For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy foldable models.
T-Mobile just enabled Starlink satellite messaging beta for some Samsung Galaxy users — here's what we know
Several users who signed up for the T-Mobile satellite messaging service beta have reported that the feature has been activated on their devices. The carrier opened registration for a direct-to-cell satellite service beta test with Starlink in December.
T-Mobile switches on satellite messaging for some Samsung users
T-Mobile has reportedly started activating satellite network connectivity and messaging for some Samsung Galaxy users who signed up for the beta.
T-Mobile Launches Cellular Starlink Beta, Exclusively Compatible with Select Samsung Phones
T-Mobile debuts its Cellular Starlink Beta program, exclusively compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices. Discover how this groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionize mobile connectivity.
T-Mobile begins Starlink satellite messaging rollout on Galaxy devices
Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Strategy, and Products at T-Mobile, said: “T-Mobile Starlink is the first major low-earth orbit constellation in the world paired with terrestrial cellular spectrum, making the phone in your pocket work in areas of the US that have never, and probably never will, have ground based coverage.
T-Mobile Satellite Messaging Is Active for Some Samsung Users
T-Mobile has partnered with Starlink specifically to prevent that from being an issue. The new satellite service is still only in its beta stages, but it gives users the ability to send text messages by communicating with special satellites instead of cell towers. Without any notice, some Galaxy users have started getting access to the feature.
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