T-Mobiles can connect to SpaceX Starlink for Absolutely Free

T-Mobile and SpaceX have announced that Starlink satellites launched next year will be able to connect directly to the T-Mobile’s phones over existing cellular bands

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SpaceX’s Elon Musk and T-Mobile’s Mike Sievert announced the “technology alliance” at the space company’s Starbase in Texas.

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They're working on integrating a slice of T-Mobile's mid-band 5G spectrum into the second-gen Starlink satellites launching next year

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“It’s a lot like putting a cellular tower in the sky, just a lot harder,” said Sievert

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He also said that they're envisioning a future wherein if you have a clear view of the sky, you are connected on your mobile phone — even if it's the middle of the ocean.

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The companies are making it so that your existing phones can connect to the service, which will enter beta as soon as late next year.

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It will start with messaging (SMS, MMS and select messaging apps), allowing you to send and receive messages in real time, and the companies will keep going until the service can also offer data and voice.

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