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T-Mobile goes live with beta of satellite phone service for the US
Free text messages for users of its own and rival networks during test period T-Mobile US has started a public beta of its ...
The Financial Times2d
Mobile operators look to satellite technology to end ‘not spot’ plague
Apple began the rush to space in 2022, when it struck a partnership with US satellite operator Globalstar to offer an emergency texting service on its iPhones in areas without mobile networks.
Mobile World Live12d
T-Mobile US, Starlink close in on commercial D2D launch
T-Mobile US CEO Mike Sievert stated the direct-to-device (D2D) service with Starlink has ramped up beta testing over the past ...
iPhones only with eSIM: Mobile network providers fear loss of customer loyalty
Smartphone giants such as Apple could use eSIMs to expand their market power, warn British mobile operators – and turn to ...
Computer Weekly7d
Verizon, AST SpaceMobile get into orbit to end mobile dead zones
Leading US operator looks to conquer remaining mobile dead zones through space-based communications with growing satco.