On Christmas Day a few days ago, some people T-Mobile Use something like Galaxy S24 and Galaxy Z Fold 6 Discover Their phones now have a new “Satellite Network” settings page. While the feature isn’t yet live, people who receive the “Satellite Network” page on their phones are likely to apply to join the carrier’s Starlink test program. The program will help users who are unable to find terrestrial cellular connections connect with satellites that provide direct cellular service.
The first part of the plan will allow users in areas without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage to send and receive text via satellite; eventually, T-Mobile Users with compatible phones will be able to send and receive voice and data via what the carrier calls “cell phone towers in space.” T-Mobile Subscribers can view their Samsung mobile phone There is a “Satellite Network” option, by: settings > connect > satellite network.
The satellite network page some T-Mobile users find on their Samsung Galaxy phones. |Image source-DroidLife
To reiterate what is happening, some T-Mobile Models carried by Samsung Galaxy device users include Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and galaxy Z-fold 6and who Apply to join Un-carrier’s Starlink beta programfind the “Satellite Network” page in its “Settings”. The page says “You are not subscribed” at the top of the screen and adds “Satellite messaging is not included in your account.” The page also says, “Account changes may take some time to appear in Settings. Contact information T-Mobile Learn more.
Meanwhile, some iPhone users T-Mobile Receiving invitations to set up Starlink on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Samsung Galaxy users did not receive an invitation. Nonetheless, all this suggests T-Mobile The launch of Starlink beta is getting closer.
“Satellite messaging may take longer and is only available in certain areas. Weather and certain structures may affect your satellite connection. Calls cannot be made via satellite. Emergency calls may still connect if there is a mobile network near you .”-Samsung
We should also point out that some T-Mobile All subscribers Pixel 9 Pro XL Claimed to see satellite setting options on their phones. What they saw was the Pixel Satellite SOS feature, which connects Pixel phones to satellite networks. Pixel users can report an emergency if their phone is in an area where it can’t connect to a cellular or Wi-Fi signal.
This page was found on the Pixel 9 Pro XL and references Google’s Pixel Satellite SOS feature, which has nothing to do with Starlink. |Image source-MichBlueEagle
Unlike Starlink, the Pixel Satellite SOS feature connects to the satellite network operated by Skylo, which is not connected to any specific U.S. carrier like Starlink T-Mobile.