Special announcement from T-Mobile: Millions of Americans' wait has paid off

Connectivity is about to change forever in the United States. In a matter of days, T-Mobile will officially launch its desired satellite network. This is a revolutionary solution that promises to bring signal to all those corners of the country where there is currently no coverage.

This announcement represents a major breakthrough for millions of people. Until now, they depended on traditional mobile networks with limitations in certain rural or remote areas. With the new satellite network, the signal will be available even where cell towers can't reach.

T-Mobile takes a step ahead

Thanks to a strategic partnership with Starlink, SpaceX's satellite network, T-Mobile will offer a service that connects directly to mobile phones from space. This technology will allow users to send and receive text messages from virtually anywhere in the country. There is no need to have terrestrial coverage.

The beta phase of the service, called T-Satellite, has been very well received, with more than 1.8 million people already signed up. Of that number, a significant portion are former AT&T and Verizon users who have decided to make the switch to T-Mobile.

The initiative was presented for the first time during the last Super Bowl. Since that moment, expectations have only grown. The satellite network is designed to cover approximately 193,000 sq. mi. (500,000 km²) in the United States. 

This type of satellite-driven connectivity will be very useful for those who live, work, or travel through rural or remote areas. The satellites responsible for providing the service move at an impressive speed. They travel faster than 16,800 mph (27,000 km/h), and orbit about 200 mi. (320 km) above Earth.

This allows coverage to remain constant even when the user is moving outside the usual reach of a mobile network. Currently, the service is available only for text messages. However, starting October 1, calls, data, and MMS are expected to arrive.

Compatible with most phones

Another strong point of this launch is compatibility. Most smartphones released in the last four years will work perfectly with T-Satellite.

In addition, for those who have the new "Experience Beyond" plan, there will be no additional cost. For other users, including those from companies like Verizon or AT&T, the service can be activated for just $10 per month.

July 23 will be the official launch date. T-Mobile is already working with major names like Google, Apple, WhatsApp, AccuWeather, and AllTrails to adapt their applications. This will ensure that they work smoothly in areas with satellite coverage.