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frontpagedesterpot posted Dec 16, 2024 06:49 PM
frontpagedesterpot posted Dec 16, 2024 06:49 PM

T-Mobile Postpaid Plan Customers: Starlink Satellite Service Beta Registration

(Launches 2025, Compatible Device Req.)

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T-Mobile is offering T-Mobile Postpaid Wireless Service Plan Customers to participate in T-Mobile's Starlink Satellite Text Messaging Beta Testing program launching in early 2025 for Free when you complete the registration form on the linked page. A compatible smartphone will be required (most modern phones qualify).

Thanks to community member desterpot for finding this deal.
  • Note: Only a limited number of openings to beta test satellite-powered messaging are available.
T-Mobile Business customers can register here.

Service Details:
  • In areas without cell service, your T-Mobile phone connects to Starlink satellites.
  • Starlink's direct to cell technology acts like a cellphone tower in space, integrating with T-Mobile's network almost anywhere you can see the sky.
  • Coming soon, you'll be able to send and receive satellite-powered text messages, with plans to pursue voice and data coverage next.
From the FAQ section:
  • What do I need to do after signing up? Not a thing. T-Mobile will provide regular updates on progress to all that have registered. And then you will receive a notification with all the details you need when you are admitted to the beta.
  • How much will it cost? T-Mobile Starlink is free during the beta test. T-Mobile will provide more details about the commercial service at launch.
  • Will all phones work with the beta test? In time, T-Mobile Starlink is expected to work with most modern mobile phones. During the beta, to ensure a great customer experience T-Mobile is optimizing the experience on select smartphones and will expand the beta to more customers and phones as more satellites launch. We'll provide more details on optimized phones when we open the beta in early 2025.
  • Currently 330 satellites have been launched (with more scheduled).

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Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by desterpot
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Note: Registration spots are still available.

T-Mobile is offering T-Mobile Postpaid Wireless Service Plan Customers to participate in T-Mobile's Starlink Satellite Text Messaging Beta Testing program launching in early 2025 for Free when you complete the registration form on the linked page. A compatible smartphone will be required (most modern phones qualify).

Thanks to community member desterpot for finding this deal.
  • Note: Only a limited number of openings to beta test satellite-powered messaging are available.
T-Mobile Business customers can register here.

Service Details:
  • In areas without cell service, your T-Mobile phone connects to Starlink satellites.
  • Starlink's direct to cell technology acts like a cellphone tower in space, integrating with T-Mobile's network almost anywhere you can see the sky.
  • Coming soon, you'll be able to send and receive satellite-powered text messages, with plans to pursue voice and data coverage next.
From the FAQ section:
  • What do I need to do after signing up? Not a thing. T-Mobile will provide regular updates on progress to all that have registered. And then you will receive a notification with all the details you need when you are admitted to the beta.
  • How much will it cost? T-Mobile Starlink is free during the beta test. T-Mobile will provide more details about the commercial service at launch.
  • Will all phones work with the beta test? In time, T-Mobile Starlink is expected to work with most modern mobile phones. During the beta, to ensure a great customer experience T-Mobile is optimizing the experience on select smartphones and will expand the beta to more customers and phones as more satellites launch. We'll provide more details on optimized phones when we open the beta in early 2025.
  • Currently 330 satellites have been launched (with more scheduled).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by desterpot

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sludgepickle
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Yes, in every way. Different technology, different purpose. This will be broadband versus the iMessage narrowband
Siwy12
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Yes, to verify you have a valid T-Mo service.... what's the issue?
Medic311
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TMO partnering with Starlink will be the gamechanger for the industry
Verizon and AT&T are working with ASTS currently as well

In less than (2) yrs timeframe....dead zones and post-storm disaster outages will be a thing of the past

This is most impressive for TMO, in my opinion. What this company has become in less than a decade should be studied as a business case at Harvard Business School. For some perspective, this is T-Mobile's Coverage Map from 2015

https://www.tmonews.com/2015/02/t...f75/?amp=1

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Quote from Slimeyface :
We are quickly ascending into a dystopian future
I *think* you meant descending, at least I'd hope.

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SlimeyfaceDec 16, 2024 10:14 PM
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Quote from alphawave :
I *think* you meant descending, at least I'd hope.

Who the heck knows anymore vomit
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ghostwriter66Dec 16, 2024 10:18 PM
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Quote from SlickDealio :
Hmmm, wonder if this might work for cruise ships too.
Absolutely .... Although its ONLY messaging -- this will cause the Cruise ships to lower their pricing probably since most people have internet to keep in touch with business and love ones...
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SlickdeezeeDec 16, 2024 10:18 PM
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Quote from ghostwriter66 :
or the govt wants to track where you are going ....
Assuming you have a cell phone, you've given that location privacy up a long time ago.
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Quote from Silverstorm21 :
I like seeing people who missed the boat on TSLA and are now resentful and full of hatred.

What's there to miss? Objectively speaking: the stock is cyclical…it will dump and be manipulated many times more. Its done it year after year. Volatility is enormously profitable. Not just the upswings.
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alphawave
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Quote from Slickdeezee :
Assuming you have a cell phone, you've given that location privacy up a long time ago.
And any apps are gorging on metadata at a dizzying rate.
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urbachDec 16, 2024 10:42 PM
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In to become Leon's beta.
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Rmani80Dec 16, 2024 11:26 PM
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It works any one. who is not in T-Mobile.
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luddite_cyborgDec 16, 2024 11:34 PM
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Quote from bige2533 :
No free line to be a beta?
Nope, but watch the beta users be first in line for the next price increase on legacy plans
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Keoke916Dec 17, 2024 12:00 AM
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For those of you hoping this will work to remedy your bad signal, this appears to be for areas with absolutely no signal (dead zones). I wouldn't get your hopes up unless you are nearly off grid.
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SensibleScene636Dec 17, 2024 12:08 AM
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How long does it take to get a confirmation email? I signed up but never receive a confirmation.
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Medic311
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Quote from lolochopter :
All that $ put into 5g infrastructure just 5 years ago, what a waste.
Not at all

The Starlink DTC is for when your local ground-cellular network is not available

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Quote from Siwy12 :
I imagine Neuralink will also integrate with starlink as well... seems a little "matrixy" doesn't it?!?!
You hit the point. The 6,764+ Starlink satellites in space around the world will be used for global surveillance once the NWO is implemented under the Antichrist and everyone are chipped (666) and mind controlled in the upcoming Beast System. Must refuse Neuralink including any invisible tattoo or microchip on the hand or forehead when it becomes mandatory. This is biblical prophecy. The only things we can do is turn to Jesus and warn others, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

This is spiritual warfare and knowledge is power! Read the Book of Revelation.
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