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.
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iOS 18.3 quietly adds Starlink satellite connectivity support for T-Mobile users
T-Mobile users will be able to contact emergency services, send out text messages and share locations with their contacts in areas without cell coverage.
T-Mobile iPhones can now use Starlink satellites for direct-to-cell messaging
For now, the T-Mobile direct-to-cell service via Starlink only provides basic messaging, but when more satellites are added, images and even audio streaming will be possible. Video streaming in the boondocks without carrier towers will only be possible with the next-gen Starlink cellular network constellation, though.
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.
iPhones now support Starlink Satellite services via T-Mobile partnership in U.S.: Report
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the companies have been testing this integration with Starlink, a service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, on iPhones. With the release of iOS 18.3 on Monday, this support became available, although Apple did not highlight this in the update notes.
Apple's iPhones to support Starlink direct-to-cell coverage in 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. The trial offers 'text via satellite',
Apple y SpaceX se unen para agregar la red Starlink a los iPhones
Apple Inc. ha estado trabajando en secreto con SpaceX y T-Mobile US Inc. para añadir soporte para la red Starlink en su último software para iPhone, proporcionando una alternativa al servicio interno de comunicación por satélite de la empresa.
Apple partners with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite connectivity to iPhones in US
Apple's partnership with Starlink brings text messaging via satellite to iPhones in US as part of its beta testing.
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,
Apple is secretly testing Starlink connectivity for select iPhone users
The website claims that Apple is in secret talks with SpaceX and T-Mobile US to add support for Starlink’s satellite network.
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