iPhone 13 users now stand to benefit from Apple's imminent free offer, set to commence soon.
Starting July 23, 2025, T-Mobile will introduce the T-Satellite carrier-supported satellite connectivity service, in collaboration with Starlink. This groundbreaking service aims to revolutionise mobile communication, making it possible for your phone to stay in your pocket and maintain connectivity without the need to point it towards the sky [1][2][3].
The T-Satellite service will be accessible to a wide range of mobile phone users, including Android and iPhone 13 device owners, marking a significant step towards universal satellite connectivity [1][2][3].
### Cost and Availability
T-Mobile customers on the $100/month Experience Beyond plan and older Go5G Next plans can enjoy this service at no additional cost [1][3]. For other T-Mobile plans, as well as customers on other carriers like AT&T and Verizon, the service will be available as a $10 per month add-on [1][2][3]. The service supports around 75% of devices on T-Mobile’s network, covering nearly all phones made in the last four years [1][5].
### Service Features at Launch
Initially, the launch on July 23 will support text messaging (SMS) for both Android and iOS devices. Additionally, Android users will have access to multimedia messaging, picture messaging, and short audio clips [1][2][3]. MMS support for iOS devices will be introduced at a later stage [1][2][3]. The satellite connection will automatically engage when there is no cellular signal, requiring no manual connection process [1].
### Future Plans
From October 1, 2025, T-Satellite plans to offer data connectivity via satellite, enabling satellite-enabled apps like AccuWeather, AllTrails, Apple Maps, Google, WhatsApp, and X to work in remote areas without cellular service [1][2][3].
In a nutshell, T-Satellite will be widely available starting July 23, 2025, at either no extra cost with select T-Mobile plans or for $10/month as an add-on for other users. This service promises to provide seamless satellite SMS and MMS coverage on modern Android and iPhone 13 devices, with satellite data service following in October.
For T-Mobile customers, this means staying connected via satellite for text messaging when outside the regular cellular network, making remote adventures a little less daunting. The T-Satellite service will first go live on Wednesday, July 23, with T-Satellite from T-Mobile. This service is not the same as the satellite connectivity on the iPhone 14 and later, which uses Globalstar.
Gadgets such as smartphones, including Android and iPhone 13 devices, will benefit from T-Satellite, a new technology set to redefine mobile communication. The service, set to go live on July 23, 2025, aims to provide seamless satellite connectivity, especially for users during remote adventures when regular cellular networks are unavailable.
