iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink

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'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.
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.
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
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.
iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users
Apple first introduced satellite connectivity features to the iPhone with the release of the iPhone 14 in 2022. The
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 after receiving approval from the Federal Communications Commission in November last year. The trial offers “text via satellite”, while voice and data features will be added in the future, according to the T-Mobile website.
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,

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iPhone secretly working with Starlink
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