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T-Mobile Begins Cellular Starlink Beta, But It Only Works on These Samsung Phones
https://www.pcmag.com/news/t-mobile-begins-cellular-starlink-beta-but-it-only-works-on-these-samsung?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3yN6nHwBYuSpxBOcsu_XQDGmS1QR8K1BEa35peLUjMYn0OkEy5YrZ2knc_aem_sqLui8mKX8VYeZXFjkt0GA For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy foldable models. By Michael Kan January 14, 2025 Facebook Twitter Reddit Social Share Reddit Pinterest Flipboard LinkedIn Email Copied Error! Copy Link https://www.pcmag.com/news/t-mobile-begins-cellular-starlink-beta-but-it-only-works-on-these-samsung Comments (Photo illustration by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images) It looks like T-Mobile is now accepting customers into the free beta program for SpaceX’s cellular Starlink service—but only if you have the latest Samsung handsets. On Tuesday, a number of T-Mobile subscribers reported receiving access to T-Mobile's "direct-to-cell" Starlink beta program, which the company announced last month.T-Mobile has been notifying eligible customers through text messages, according to social media posts. One included a screenshot showing a T-Mobile account subscribed to the satellite network. The technology lets you send text messages without relying on traditional ground-based cell towers. Instead, the phone relays the text messages using orbiting Starlink satellites, giving consumers a way to remain connected in cellular dead zones, similar to Apple’s Emergency SOS satellite messaging for iPhones. When we asked about the beta launch, T-Mobile said: "We continue to make great progress toward a full beta test availability; more details to come soon." In the meantime, the carrier also published a new support document that reveals the cellular Starlink system only works on five Samsung models for now: the Galaxy Z Flip 6 5G, Galaxy Z Fold 6 5G, Galaxy S24 5G, Galaxy S24 Plus 5G, and Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G. “Text messages may take longer than normal to be sent while connected to the T-Mobile Starlink satellite network,” the support document says. “Picture and video messaging is not included during the beta phase.” Recommended by Our Editors Starlink's $50-Per-Month 'Backup' Plan Has One Big Downside Elon Musk Using Cybertrucks As Starlink Stations for LA Fire Relief AST SpaceMobile's Large Satellites to Roll and Tilt to Prevent Astronomy Interference Eligible phones will only switch to satellite connectivity if customers are in an area without traditional cell or roaming services. “Manually selecting the T-Mobile Starlink network will not work while other cellular connection options are available,” the document adds. “When connected to T-Mobile Starlink, your device will display T-Mobile SpaceX at the top-left side of your screen.” SpaceX recently secured approval from the FCC to operate the cellular Starlink technology commercially. T-Mobile has not announced pricing, but SpaceX plans to eventually support data and voice calls via the cellular Starlink service. T-Mobile has also activated the cellular Starlink tech for customers living in areas of Los Angeles devastated by the recent wildfires. The same satellites will also beam emergency alerts to all phones in the affected areas, regardless of carrier.
Tmobile problems on my return of phone
I have been with Nextel since 1997, then it changed to Dprint and now Tmobile. So 23 years they have had my business account. I sent one of my business phones that was in warranty by UPS to Tmobile at 13704 Independence parkway, Fort Worth, Texas 76177 and received confirmation from UPS that it had been delivered on January 9th. T-MOBILE 3 days later charges me $1256.50 saying they did receive it. Them after numerous phone calls to customer service the story changed. They said they could have gotten it but the scan part wasn't readable and they needed more time. 7 days later I called again. They kept assuring me that the problem would be resolved. I was transferred to supervisors and more supervisors and today was the last straw. They basically called me a liar and said I have till the 13th of February to pay my bill or they will suspend all my lines. I can't believe this is happening. I don't how to get a hold of someone in corporate to help me. These customer service workers are useless. PLEASE IF ANYONE CAN HELP IT WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED.
"Warning: Don't Fall for T-Mobile's Scam!"
This is the worst company I’ve ever encountered. They run a total scam! They’ve been charging me for over a year for a phone I don’t even have, and they keep billing me for phones that aren’t mine. I’ve made several complaints, but all they do is continue to charge me. I wouldn’t recommend this company to anyone. I have a huge platform on social media, and I’m going to let everyone know what they’re doing. Seriously, do not sign up with T-Mobile—they’re running a scam!
Mixed Feelings about T-Mobile
I've been at my company over 35 years. I've been managing our Verizon account for 35-40 lines of service for over 25 years since they bought out GTE Mobilnet. After watching Verizon's customer service literally fall over a cliff, I finally made the decision to move all our lines of service to T-Mobile. No issues with the network quality, which is superior to Verizon. Greatest competitive advantage T-Mobile has is allowing business customers to speak with stateside customer service. Losing that was the beginning of Verizon's downward spiral in my opinion. However, the one thing that is literally HORRID is T-Mobile's billing procedures and order paperwork. The latest example is that I ordered 8 phones at once and need to allocate the total cost associated with each device to the respective user so, I obviously need a break down. However, all you see on the bill is an aggregate total of $2400, followed by 8 rows of identical text for each piece of equipment with different amounts and then 10 rows with identical text for tax with different amounts. Why there are 8 charges for phones and 10 charges for tax, I still don't know. And there is NOTHING to say the model of the equipment or the associated cellular line. WORSE, it was a major feat for T-Mobile to try to figure this out for me. I sent 8 separate emails requesting this information and each response was more clueless than the last. I finally called and got a WONDERFUL CSR (thank you KiKi) but it took her 50 minutes going through paperwork to try to break this apart herself. I'm still not 100% certain we got it exactly right but felt it was close enough that I didn't feel I was grossly overcharging any of the users. This is literally INSANE. I got these devices through T-Mobile because they provided deep discounts for bringing over the new lines of service but I will NEVER, ever, ever buy equipment through them again. I will order directly through Samsung or Apple who will give me straightforward invoicing to show the total costs associated with each user as anyone would expect. I have a lot more to rant about on the billing front, but will save that for my next post.FALSE ADVERTISING/PROMISES BY TMOBILE!
For some reason, their site is not letting me post this comment. Since signing up with T-Mobile in 2022 - the senior rate - which WAS $50 when I signed up, the guaranteed rate that "would never increase" has increased TWICE! The first was $5 per month when suddenly my chosen auto pay method (credit card used for phone insurance) would no longer qualify for auto-pay discount, even though I am still on auto-pay. This was a disguised increase. Then today I get another increase of $5 per month. So my locked in rate that was NEVER supposed to increase, which got T-Mobile a lot of their customer base, was total BS! My rate has gone up TWENTY PERCENT in less than three years! TM has removed much of the guaranteed pricing language from it's website too! Bait and switch. False advertising. False agreements. FALSE promises.
Switching From Google Voice to T-Mobile
HI all, How can I transfer my business phone number from Google voice to business T-Mobile? I wanted to save money by using Google voice as my main business line but I realized due to the poor call quality I was loosing customers and it cost me a lot of money. Thanks Andrea
Sonim XP3Plus issues: Apps: how to stop direct connect asking me to activate
I have a Sonim XP3Plus and it is incessantly asking me if I want to activate T-Mobile Direct Connect. Though I repeatedly select ‘no’ the alert doesn't go away, and pops up on my flip phone outer screen. How do I stop this annoyance? there is an app on the phone called TCD which i think is the culprit, can it be deleted. I’ve also tried force it to quit but no avail. Can someone please tell me how to silence this alert once and for all? thanks also, it seems that when I press number keys during calls to respond to prompts (‘press 1 for yes’) etc, it isn’t heard by the other party/automated phone tree system. I can hear the numbers as I enter them, and i can see them appearing on the banner on the screen, but its as if the other end never hears it. its an impossible circumstance given how often one must do this sort of thing. ideas? do i just have a poor connection?What Are My Choices For Data Coverage On T-Mobile For Business Data Lines?
I have a business account with two data lines. One is Bus Unl Tablet 10 GB HS TI and the other is 5G Bus Mobile Int 30GB I will be traveling to Belize, Honduras and Mexico soon. What data coverage will I have with these and at what speeds? If I want to add additional coverage, what would the cost be and speed? Would it matter which line I add it to? Like
