Satellite connectivity is heating up in 2025. Carriers, phone-makers and satellite networks are rushing to support texting with the help of satellites. David Lumb is a managing editor for the mobile ...

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

Although there's a pretty good chance you already have a phone number on your smartphone, your primary number assigned by your carrier isn't your only option for calling and texting. There are ...

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite texting feature is now available in beta for anyone with a compatible iPhone or Android device to try out, the company announced in a Super Bowl ad. The new feature ...

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. T-Mobile is offering free 911 texting via its cellular Starlink system, even to those on rival carriers. "Because ...

T-Mobile yesterday announced more details of its new service powered by Starlink and said Verizon and AT&T customers can use the satellite offering, too. The standard price will be $15 a month as an ...

T-Mobile now lets anyone use Text to 911 via satellite, including Verizon and AT&T customers. Enabling the service is free, but you’ll need to sign up via T-Mobile’s enrollment page. Text to 911 works ...

Earlier this month, T-Mobile started testing messaging via Starlink satellites with select Samsung users. The latest iOS 18.3 update brings the satellite texting feature to eligible iPhone users on ...