T-Mobile and SpaceX are teaming up to end mobile deadzones. The companies are working on integrating a slice of T-Mobile's mid-band 5G spectrum into the second-gen Starlink satellites. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert likened it to putting a tower in the sky. If you have a clear view of the sky, you will be connected to your phone even if you are in the middle of the ocean. It's no longer a concern that you won't be able to get in touch with friends and family in places where there's usually no coverage.
It is being made so that your existing phones can connect to the service. Sievert said the companies will keep going until they can offer data and voice as well. The service will be free with T-Mobile's popular plans, according to the T-Mobile CEO. For low-cost plans that don't include it, the carrier may charge for the service, but for less than satellite services.
2 to 4 Megabits per cell zone isn't a high bandwidth, but is enough for texting and calling, according to Musk.
Note, connectivity will be 2 to 4 Mbits per cell zone, so will work great for texting & voice calls, but not high bandwidth
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 26, 2022
Musk said the service will save lives as it will allow people to call for help even from the most remote places. Musk said that his company had to design a very large and advanced antenna that could pick up very quiet signals from your cellphone. Musk said that the company is still working on it in the lab and that it will work in the field.
The company chiefs want the service to be available everywhere. Visitors to the US will be able to connect to Starlink satellites with their mobile devices if international carriers team up with T-Mobile.
Musk said yes when asked if the cars were also getting access to the company's expanded coverage. AT&T's network is connected to theTesla cars
Yes
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 26, 2022
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