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Starlink and T-Mobile Launch Game-Changing Cell Service

2/7/2025

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Starlink and T-Mobile are shaking up the mobile landscape with their new Direct to Cell service, set to banish dead zones across the U.S. Starting November 16, 2024, T-Mobile customers with compatible smartphones can register for this exciting beta program. Initially focused on texting, the service promises to expand into voice and data soon, bringing connectivity to the most remote areas.

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Story summary

Starlink and T-Mobile are shaking up the mobile landscape with their new Direct to Cell service, set to banish dead zones across the U.S. Starting November 16, 2024, T-Mobile customers with compatible smartphones can register for this exciting beta program. Initially focused on texting, the service promises to expand into voice and data soon, bringing connectivity to the most remote areas.