T-Mobile opens registration for Starlink direct-to-cell beta testT-Mobile opens registration for Starlink direct-to-cell beta test

Coming on the heels of FCC approval, T-Mobile has opened registration for a beta program for T-Mobile Starlink, a direct-to-cell satellite service that will help eliminate dead zones by providing coverage for the 500,000 square miles of land in the United States not covered by earth-bound cell towers.
T-Mobile and Starlink are preparing to beta test the new service that promises to make dead zones yesterday's news. By integrating satellites – basically cell towers in space – into the T-Mobile network, the Un-carrier is taking a major step forward in delivering its vision Experience Coverage Beyond vision.

All T-Mobile customers – including businesses and first responders – can register for access to the beta launch.

Eliminating dead zones with cell towers in space – aka direct-to-cell satellites – is becoming a reality and hit a new milestone today. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) opened registration for a beta program coming early next year as Un-carrier partner and satellite technology trailblazer, Starlink, continues to launch direct-to-cell satellites into orbit at a rapid pace.

While not yet ready for full commercial service, T-Mobile Starlink was turned on temporarily to provide a critical communication option for those without any other means to reach emergency responders and loved ones during Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Even without the full constellation in place, customers with capable devices were able to receive critical emergency alerts and send and receive messages when satellites were overhead.

Read the full press release here.
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