T-Mobile US to Launch T-Satellite on July 23

T-Mobile US announced that its T-Satellite service will become commercially available on July 23. The service is aimed at mobile telecommunication services, including mobile telephone service, long-distance telephone service, data transmission, Internet access, and directory services. T-Mobile serves 129.5 million subscribers and also sells equipment such as handsets and accessories under the T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile brands.

T-Mobile US has announced that its T-Satellite service will become commercially available on July 23. The service, which utilizes SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network, aims to provide mobile telecommunication services, including mobile telephone service, long-distance telephone service, data transmission, Internet access, and directory services. This initiative is designed to eliminate mobile dead zones and extend connectivity to remote and rural areas in the U.S.

The T-Satellite service has been in beta testing since January and has already attracted over 1.8 million customers, including "hundreds of thousands of customers from AT&T (NYSE:T) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ)" [1]. The service currently supports SMS texting, MMS, picture messaging, and short audio clips. Starting in October, it will also offer data support for select third-party apps such as WhatsApp, X, AccuWeather, and AllTrails [2].

The service will be included at no extra cost with T-Mobile’s new "Experience Beyond" plan for its subscribers. For customers on other carriers, including AT&T and Verizon, the service will be available for $10 per month. T-Mobile anticipates that satellite-enabled apps from various companies, including Google and Apple, will be added in the future.

The launch of the T-Satellite service is expected to significantly impact T-Mobile’s subscriber base and revenue, particularly by attracting customers from rival carriers. Additionally, the service could provide a competitive edge by offering connectivity in areas where traditional cell towers are insufficient. However, the success of the service will depend on the quality of the satellite network and the compatibility of third-party apps.

References:
[1] https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/tmobile-to-launch-data-service-on-satellitebased-network-in-october-4106806
[2] https://www.pcmag.com/news/t-mobile-cellular-starlink-satellite-july-23-launch-data-support-oct-1