Some T-Mobile customers might soon be able to claim a full year of free satellite texting. Last month, T-Mobile expanded its Starlink satellite messaging program beyond its own borders and allowed ...

T-Mobile announced a new beta program for satellite-powered connectivity. Partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink, the program will initially offer free satellite-powered text messaging in the US, with ...

Since first introducing satellite features on the iPhone, Apple has allowed iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 owners to take advantage of these functionalities without paying anything extra. That free access ...

Off the grid doesn't mean out of luck. Apple's satellite service, which connects directly to an overhead satellite when there is no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, will continue to be free for at least ...

When Apple first introduced Emergency SOS via satellite with the iPhone 14, it promised two years of free service. Later, Apple extended the free service by another year (see “Apple Extends Free ...

Elon Musk and Starlink's humanitarian efforts continue as the company has pledged that it is extending free access to Hurricane Helene victims via its satellite internet in partnership with the Biden ...

Q: Is there any reason I shouldn’t sign up for T-Mobile’s free satellite service if I have Verizon? A: If you’ve ever been in a remote area with no cell service, you know the limitations of being ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. After years of work, T-Mobile and SpaceX are ready ...

Apple is extending free access to its satellite features across iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models. The extension applies for one more year, meaning it’s free until mid-September 2026. Satellite feature ...