"T-Mobile has expanded its satellite-to-cell service to several popular apps in the US, allowing users to stay connected without cellular coverage. The Starlink-powered "T-Satellite" service now supports WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, AccuWeather, and T-Mobile's customer service app T-Life, alongside the AllTrails, CalTopo, and onX outdoor exploration apps. T-Satellite is free on most T-Mobile subscriber plans, or can be purchased for $10 a month. Users with eligible devices will be automatically connected to the satellite network when cellular or Wi-Fi is unavailable."
"Supported apps will be limited to providing critical content instead of "full data-heavy experiences" over satellite, according to T-Mobile's announcement. WhatsApp connectivity will allow users to send messages, voice notes, and images, and supports voice and video calls, even in group chats. For X, the limited service lets you post text, photos, GIFs, or videos, and explore feeds while controlling when to load high-resolution media to conserve data."
T-Mobile expanded its Starlink-powered T-Satellite satellite-to-cell service in the US to support WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, AccuWeather, and its T-Life app, plus AllTrails, CalTopo, and onX. T-Satellite is free on most T-Mobile plans or available for $10 monthly. Eligible devices automatically connect to the satellite network when cellular or Wi‑Fi are unavailable. Supported apps deliver critical content rather than full data‑heavy experiences over satellite. WhatsApp over T-Satellite supports messaging, voice notes, images, and voice and video calls, including group chats. X allows posting text, photos, GIFs, or videos and feed exploration while delaying high‑resolution media to conserve data. The service already connects native apps on select iPhone, Pixel, and Samsung models.
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