Super Bowl Sunday has come and gone, with a variety of commercials graded from A to F including a T-Mobile Starlink advertisement. Yes, the one-minute ad showcased a rotating Earth and video moments along with a satellite hovering over the atmosphere. It all returns to the ground with a message to try the free Beta now through July. T-Mobile is taking wireless to the next level with Starlink. What this entails is satellite-to-mobile technology where you can turn your mobile device into a satellite phone, staying connected like never before. We all know T-Mobileās reputation for quality of phone service, but theyāre certainly trying to gain more recognition now. Theyāre boasting cellular service from rugged mountain peaks to remote lakes, pushing the boundaries of connectivity. You can register for the beta today right here.
What To Know About the Beta
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 U.S. that have never, and probably never will, have ground based coverage. Itās a truly groundbreaking engineering breakthrough and means that we are one step closer to helping T-Mobile customers have confidence that, no matter where they are, if they can see the sky, they will be covered by T-Mobile.ā ā Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Strategy and Products, T-Mobile
The beta testing is free to iOS and Android users until July and uses a network of low-Earth orbit satellites to grant people high-speed internet access in dead zones. That national park you couldnāt post your Instagram stories at? Full send now. Spotty service on a summit from coast to coast to reach grandma? Gone. Starlink currently has 300 direct-to-cell satellites that provide coverage for the 500,000 square miles of US land not covered by cell towers. There is a catch, however. Only these select models of phones can access it.
- Apple iPhone 14 and later (including Plus, Pro, and Pro Max)
- Google Pixel 9 (including Pro, Pro Fold, and Pro XL)
- Motorola 2024 and later (including Razr, Razr+, Edge, and G series)
- Samsung Galaxy A14, A15, A16, A35, A53, and A54
- Samsung Galaxy S21 and later (including Plus, Ultra, and Fan Edition)
- Samsung Galaxy XCover 6 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 and later
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 and later
- REVVL 7 (including Pro)
Yes, unfortunately you can only take advantage of the service with a phone from the last four years. And the beta only allows plain text messaging. Voice calls, video/photo sharing, and mobile data will come later. You will also need to update your device to the latest iOS. Lastly, after the beta testing period, you can then decide if you want to continue the service. For T-Mobile customers, rates vary based on your current plan but can cost $15/month; if you sign up for the beta testing before the end of February, you can receive the Early Adopter discount at $10/month. For AT&T and Verizon users, it will cost $20/month. Worth it? Find out how this can help you on T-Mobileās website here.