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Apple’s iPhone Now Connects to Starlink Satellites

Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile Collaborate to Bring Starlink Connectivity to iPhone Users

In a groundbreaking partnership, Apple has teamed up with SpaceX and T-Mobile to integrate support for iPhone connectivity to the Starlink satellite network in the latest version of iOS 18.3. This new feature, however, is currently only available to a select group of users in the United States and is still in the testing phase.

Until now, iPhone users were limited to emergency satellite communication through Globalstar, which enabled them to send messages to emergency services in the absence of a cellular connection. With the introduction of Starlink, users will now have the ability to exchange regular text messages, with plans to expand the functionality to include voice calls and satellite internet access in the future. Unlike Globalstar, Starlink will operate automatically, even when the phone is in a pocket.

T-Mobile has already commenced beta testing for iPhone users, with initial participants receiving SMS messages inviting them to participate in the T-Mobile Starlink beta test. This program allows users to stay connected through text messages via satellite from almost anywhere in the world. To access coverage beyond the current range, users are instructed to update to iOS 18.3.

The full deployment of this service is anticipated to take place in 2025, promising a revolutionary advancement in iPhone connectivity.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting development.

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