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T-Mobile Launches Satellite Data for WhatsApp, X Users

8/30/2025

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T-Mobile expanded its Starlink service to include satellite data for apps like WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter).
Users can now post tweets and send messages from areas without cellular coverage.
Google Pixel 10 phones have early access, with wider support anticipated in October.
KDDI in Japan also provides extensive satellite app support.
Fourteen phone models will not support satellite data.

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Story summary

T-Mobile expanded its Starlink service to include satellite data for apps like WhatsApp and X (formerly Twitter).
Users can now post tweets and send messages from areas without cellular coverage.
Google Pixel 10 phones have early access, with wider support anticipated in October.
KDDI in Japan also provides extensive satellite app support.
Fourteen phone models will not support satellite data.