iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink

iOS 18.3 Adds Starlink Support to T-Mobile iPhones
As of iOS 18.3, T-Mobile subscribers with a compatible iPhone and Starlink beta access are able to connect to Starlink satellites, reports
iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it's still in beta
Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch.
You can soon get Starlink network on iPhones
Apple is collaborating with SpaceX and T-Mobile to integrate Starlink satellite capabilities into iPhones, starting with a beta test in the US. Users can now text via satellite in areas without cellular service,
Apple and SpaceX Link Up to Support Starlink Satellite Network on iPhones
Apple Inc. has been secretly working with SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. to add support for the Starlink network in its latest iPhone software, providing an alternative to the company’s in-house satellite-communication service.
iPhone 14 and Later Now Supports SOS via Satellite with Starlink
When Apple first launched SOS via Satellite in 2022 with the iPhone 14, it partnered exclusively with Globalstar. Now, two years later, Apple has expanded its satellite ecosystem by enabling Starlink connectivity. According to a recent Bloomberg report, iOS 18.3 unlocks this feature, laying the groundwork for broader satellite-based services.
T-Mobile users can now try Starlink's satellite service for free - here's how
Starlink will support only texting for now, but T-Mobile shares that the service eventually will be expanding to data and voice. The free beta provides users with high-speed internet connectivity in challenging-to-access places such as rural locations, concerts, and even airplanes.
Apple's iPhones to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in US
Apple's iPhone devices are now eligible to test SpaceX-owned Starlink's direct-to-cell capability that provides coverage from space, according to T-Mobile , a partner in the program.
iPhones get Starlink direct-from-space connectivity in trial
T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a trial basis in the US. T-Mobile and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are currently testing the Starlink cell network on a trial basis after receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission in November last year.
Bloomberg: iOS 18.3 added Starlink support on iPhones.
Mobile’s list of eligible devices for beta testing Starlink direct-to-cell connections now includes iPhones. While only a few Samsung Galaxy devices were supported at first, now iPhone owners with the most recent update can reportedly connect,
Apple iPhones to support Starlink satellite connectivity in the US
Apple's iPhone devices can now test SpaceX's Starlink direct-to-cell capability, enabling satellite text communication. T-Mobile, in partnership with SpaceX, is conducting trials after FCC approval. Initially limited to Android,
T-Mobile users can start trying out SpaceX's satellite service next week
Starlink plans to start beta testing its Direct-to-Cell service. The beta test will include its global cellular partners, ...
Apple Surprises Users With Starlink Beta, Teams Up With Elon Musk's SpaceX And T-Mobile To Bring Satellite Texting For iPhone Users In iOS 18.3
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