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T-Mobile's Starlink Satellite Service Just Got a Huge App Upgrade - Adding WhatsApp, Maps, and More
T-Mobile’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite now supports dozens of popular apps, enabling satellite data and WhatsApp calls for users in remote areas lacking cellular coverage.
- On October 1, 2025, T-Mobile US, Inc. announced a T-Satellite expansion powered by 650+ Starlink satellites, extending satellite data support to dozens more smartphones beyond texting.
- After months of testing and a free beta for iPhone users, the service became broadly available in July following a years-ago T-Mobile and SpaceX plan first revealed during this year’s Super Bowl.
- The iOS app list grew to 15 compatible titles, and device support expanded from Pixel 10 to iPhone 13 through 17 plus 17 additional devices.
- Mike Katz highlighted real-world rescues tied to the service, noting it’s free for T-Mobile customers but costs $10 per month for non-customers, with business support on SuperMobile and T-Priority plans.
- Tests found that lag can exceed 30 seconds before messages send or connections return, while Jeff Giard said satellite voice and seamless handoff remain on a longer-term roadmap.
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T-Mobile’s satellite service now supports Google Maps, WhatsApp, X, and more
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. Use…
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