- Space X’s Starlink has partnered exclusively with T-Mobile for a year to offer Direct to Cell satellite connectivity to users.
- After this period, Starlink will open up its satellite service to other carriers as well.
- Musk confirmed that SpaceX will adopt the same strategy globally.
If you’re in a cellular dead zone, satellite communication is often your best only option to get in touch with emergency services or loved ones. Apple has offered this feature by way of its Emergency SOS tech for a few years now, and now Google has introduced a similar capability with its Pixel 9 series. But even for people who don’t use any of these devices, there’s good news on the horizon, as we learn more about Starlink’s plans for Direct to Cell satellite service, to provide you with connectivity in areas where traditional cell networks just don’t reach.
T-Mobile struck a deal with Space X’s Starlink back in 2022 to use its satellite network for Direct to Cell service. Following that partnership’s year-long exclusivity, the service plans to open up to other carriers, as SpaceX CEO Elon Musk recently shared on X. This means that even if you’re not a T-Mobile customer, you should eventually be able to benefit from Starlink’s satellite connectivity.