Tag Archives: Satellite Messaging

Some iPhone Users on T-Mobile Can Now Send a Text Over Satellite

Satellite texting is now available for T-Mobile customers with an iPhone. Apple previously introduced the feature in 2022 as an emergency service. With iOS 18, this has been expanded to allow sending messages using satellites in orbit. The latest iOS 18 public beta 2 version however, allows users to text over satellite.  Unfortunately, PhoneArena has clarified that this feature is currently working for some … [read full article]

Select Android Users on T-Mobile Among First to Enjoy Satellite Messaging

Select T-Mobile customers with an Android 15 device may soon enjoy satellite messaging.  This isn’t the first time we’re learning about this feature. Google already planned to bring satellite connectivity to Android devices when it released Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2. Developers were able to see code snippets, which indicated Android’s support for T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Direct to Cell.  Once this rolls out, it would be a big help to LTE-capable devices in dead zones. In fact, … [read full article]