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The T-Mobile Starlink beta program will gradually expand to more devices via software updates.
SpaceX intends to launch a commercial direct-to-cellular service with partner T-Mobile later 2024 and will start comprehensive tests before submitting results to the FCC.
SpaceX aims to launch an early texting capability in the United States in 2024 in partnership with T-Mobile.
SpaceX plans to expand partnerships with mobile operators beyond T-Mobile to provide global direct-to-smartphone services in 2025.
T-Mobile and SpaceX are launching Coverage Above and Beyond, a plan to provide satellite-based cell phone connectivity to most places in the United States.
T-Mobile extracted high performance from the 2.5 gigahertz spectrum that it acquired with Sprint.