All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Worrying about low bars and bad cell reception is almost a thing of the past. T-Mobile’s T-Satellite with Starlink is here and fighting the good fight to eliminate cellular dead zones for good.
With satellites, you’ll have access to free text messaging, location sharing and 911 emergency text services even in the most remote areas that typically struggle with traditional cellular service. For only $10 a month, you’ll never have to worry about zero bars again.
So, how does the satellite service work? Once you get out of the traditional cellular range, your service will switch over to T-Satellite automatically, using “Direct to Cell technology” to keep you connected via satellite no matter where you are. Once you’re connected, T-Mobile will send you a text notifying you that you’ve been connected to the satellite network. You’ll be able to both send and receive basic text messages. They are currently working on adding in additional features including photo sharing, data usage, and making voice calls soon. When you get back into regular coverage, you’ll switch back to your normal cellular network.
This service is also not exclusive to T-Mobile users, both Verizon and AT&T members can sign up for T-Satellite coverage. The service is currently in its beta stage, which is free to all, but when T-Satellite launches in July, it will be included with T-Mobile’s Experience plans. For a limited time, when customers sign up for Experience More, they will get free satellite service through the end of the year. Everybody else, including Verizon and AT&T customers, can get it for a limited time for $10/mo, saving $5/mo from the original $15/mo pricing.
Sign up for T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service on the brand’s site here and join the mission to end dead zones.
