T-Mobile's T-Satellite Service has expanded its compatibility with select iPhone and Android applications.
In a significant move, T-Mobile has launched its T-Satellite service, allowing text messaging and emergency service contact outside cellular coverage areas. This innovative service is not limited to just a few apps, as the list of compatible applications continues to grow.
T-Mobile's senior director of product marketing, Gavin Gee, stated that Google was the first to launch a device with T-Satellite app support ahead of the planned launch. Google's Pixel 10 is among the devices that currently support T-Satellite, and other Android apps like AccuWeather, AllTrails, CalTopo, Google Find Hub, Google Maps, Google Messages (with Gemini), Google Personal Safety, onX Backcountry, onX Hunt, onX Offroad, T-Life, and WhatsApp have already integrated T-Satellite data.
The initial app support for T-Satellite was available on Pixel 10 phones. Now, several apps on iOS and Android are compatible with T-Satellite, even though it's only September. Apple, too, has joined the bandwagon, with the release of iOS 26, offering compatibility with a range of apps for mapping, fitness, weather, and location sharing utilities.
In addition to apps from Apple and Google, what3Words, Calimoto, Outdooractive, The TET app, and Somewear Labs' Somewear Global Hotspot device are also compatible with T-Satellite data provided by manufacturers other than Apple and Google. Somewear Global Hotspot works with iOS and Android phones to provide satellite connectivity and navigation features, enabling communication and tracking independent of traditional satellites like those managed by Apple or Google.
T-Satellite apps work with any method of T-Mobile's satellite service. This means that users can enjoy the benefits of T-Satellite, regardless of the specific satellite service they are using.
Interestingly, T-Satellite can be subscribed to as a standalone service on a secondary eSIM, even if the primary plan is with a competitor. This opens up the service to a wider range of users, regardless of their current mobile network provider.
For those who wish to test T-Satellite, it is possible to do so by driving 120 miles, according to a separate article.
Gavin Gee considers T-Satellite app support as too important to hold back for a later launch. As the list of compatible apps continues to grow, it's clear that T-Satellite is set to revolutionise communication and navigation in remote areas.
Google has also offered compatibility with these types of apps, and it is expected that several apps will work with data on the Starlink network starting in October. This further expands the reach and utility of T-Satellite, making it an essential tool for outdoor enthusiasts, emergency responders, and anyone who needs to stay connected in remote areas.
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