T-Mobile’s satellite service works even if you use another carrier, only on these devices

Will Sattelberg | Jul 24 2025 - 12:25 pm PT

For the past few years, T-Mobile has been working in partnership with Starlink to deliver a custom-branded satellite service to users in the US. Now, after regulatory hurdles, Super Bowl ads, and an extended beta period, it’s finally read for anyone who wants to try it — including non-T-Mobile customers.

T-Mobile’s satellite service, dubbed T-Satellite, officially opened to all US-based customers yesterday, following nearly six months of beta testing. While it’s easier to sign up for if you’re an existing subscriber, users on any US-based carrier can jump on board with a satellite-exclusive plan if they have the right phone. Plans currently start at just $10 per month, although that’s a limited time offer — eventually, T-Mobile plans to charge $15 per month for access to its direct-to-cell satellite network. If you’re on one of the carrier’s highest-tier plans though, you may be able to get access included, no surcharge required.

Today marks a huge step in @TMobile’s mission to end dead zones. T-Satellite is officially out of beta and available to anyone who wants it — including Verizon and AT&T customers!

With 650+ satellites in orbit, the largest satellite-to-mobile constellation on the planet aims to… pic.twitter.com/yGwe7o0vgZ
— Mike Sievert (@MikeSievert) July 23, 2025

At launch, T-Satellite only supports sending and receiving text messages — including to 911 — and location sharing, with image support currently in the process of rolling out.. T-Mobile says voice and data coverage is still on the books, though it’s not available at launch. Location sharing is handled through either Google Messages or Apple’s Messages app, depending on your phone. Regardless of whether you’re a T-Mobile subscriber, T-Satellite is designed to automatically activate whenever your main SIM enters a dead zone. You’ll need an unlocked device to use this network, however.

Unsurprisingly, T-Mobile supports a wide variety of smartphones, though only from a handful of manufacturers. Still, if you’ve purchased a recent device from Samsung, Google, Motorola, or Apple, you’re probably covered. Here’s the list:

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