When you're off the grid, several apps can now communicate directly over T-Mobile's Starlink-based satellite service.

This post is jumbled, because I am confused. Sorry in advance. We have a 2018 Subaru Forester with Starlink. It will bluetooth sync with our phones (an iPhone and a Pixel 8) and hands free works fine.

But they can now also receive satellite data on several mobile apps, including Apple Messages, through T-Mobile's cellular ...

T-Mobile’s satellite connectivity tech is now available for all who own a 'satellite-optimized' phone, including those on rival carriers like AT&T. With over a decade of experience reporting on ...

T-Mobile’s cellular Starlink service can already send text messages, images, and even video clips using orbiting satellites. Now the ability to transmit data to mobile apps is arriving a little early ...

For now, T-Mobile says, "Yes, T-Satellite capable iPhones operating on iOS 26 can now use data on some Apple apps. We'll have even more to share on data capabilities soon.” So it’s possible the ...