For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy foldable models.

T-Mobile debuts its Cellular Starlink Beta program, exclusively compatible with Samsung Galaxy devices. Discover how this groundbreaking technology promises to revolutionize mobile connectivity.

Telstra’s new partnership with SpaceX-owned Starlink will soon let mobile customers text from areas of Australia where there is no mobile coverage — although travellers to remote islands and distant territories are out of luck, despite Starlink’s satellites covering them.

The emergency satellite connectivity has ferried 96,000 text messages to residents in fire-stricken areas of Los Angeles since T-Mobile activated the cellular Starlink access.

Telstra has reached an agreement with SpaceX’s Starlink to test a Satellite-to-Mobile (direct-to-handset) text messaging capability for Australian conditions, ahead of a commercial launch. The telco noted that its mobile network in the country covers 99.

T-Mobile has reportedly started activating satellite network connectivity and messaging for some Samsung Galaxy users who signed up for the beta.

Several users who signed up for the T-Mobile satellite messaging service beta have reported that the feature has been activated on their devices. The carrier opened registration for a direct-to-cell satellite service beta test with Starlink in December.