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T-Mobile logo on an Android phone.

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  • T-Satellite launches nationwide on July 23 for $10 per month, automatically connecting when you’re out of regular coverage.
  • At launch, you’ll get SMS support on both Android and iPhone, with MMS and audio rolling out first on Android and iOS to follow; data service arrives in October.
  • T-Mobile also announced its new Easy Upgrade program, which gives AT&T and Verizon customers more options when it comes to paying off devices and switching to the uncarrier.

Earlier today, T-Mobile announced that it had been named the best network in the US by Ookla. Alongside this news, the carrier also unveiled the addition of the DoorDash DashPass perk, which will be available through the T Life app starting July 8. That wasn’t all T-Mobile shared today; the company has also revealed the nationwide launch date for T-Satellite, as well as a new Easy Upgrade program aimed at Verizon and AT&T subscribers.

T-Satellite will leave beta and enter its full commercial phase on July 23, where it will be priced at just $10 per month. The network will automatically connect to T-Satellite when there’s no terrestrial coverage available. At launch, you’ll be able to send SMS via Android and iPhone devices, while MMS picture messaging and short audio clips will initially roll out to Android, with iOS support to follow.