T-Mobile to Launch Starlink-Powered T‑Satellite Network This Fall

T-Mobile Announces Official Launch of T‑Satellite This October

T-Mobile has revealed that its Starlink-powered satellite data service, dubbed T‑Satellite, will be officially available this October. The service aims to eliminate data dead zones by enabling connectivity almost anywhere with a clear sky.

The announcement was made by Mike Katz, President of T-Mobile Marketing, Strategy, and Products, during a live event in Bellevue, Washington.

Beta Phase Success and Expansion Timeline

The T‑Satellite service has been in beta since last year, offering text-only capabilities to about 1.8 million customers across both metropolitan and rural areas in the U.S.

According to Katz, participation has been well-distributed between top 100 markets and small towns, demonstrating the demand for better satellite connectivity outside traditional cell tower coverage.

Official Tweet Announcement

✔️Officially the Best Network in America (thanks, Ookla)
✔️Coverage even in dead zones thanks to T-Satellite
✔️ Free DashPass by @DoorDash included w/ Magenta Status
No more tradeoffs. Customers get the best network & the best value – only with @TMobile➡️ https://t.co/Oumd43Dq9M pic.twitter.com/OPbcOiFfaW
— Mike Katz (@Mike_Katz) June 23, 2025

Pricing and Rollout Details

Launch for Text: Full launch scheduled for October 1, offering SMS, MMS, picture messaging, and short audio clips.
Initial Rollout: Included with T-Mobile’s “Experience Beyond” plan; available to other carriers (Verizon, AT&T) for $10/month.
Full Data Service: After launch, users will be able to use apps and full mobile data via satellite.

Technology and Coverage

The T‑Satellite network uses over 657 Starlink satellites to deliver connectivity across more than 500,000 square miles in the U.S. Phones will automatically switch to satellite service in areas without cellular coverage.

Looking Ahead: Beyond U.S. Borders

T-Mobile plans to partner with SpaceX and global roaming providers to offer T‑Satellite services internationally, including coverage over oceans and remote travel routes.

The service is expected to not only support basic messaging but also popular apps like AccuWeather, AllTrails, Apple, Google, WhatsApp, X, and more—making it the world’s first satellite-to-mobile network of its kind.