Among Android phones connecting to Starlink, a third are on AT&T. Only 2.2% are on Verizon, likely because they already have ...

More cell phones have the capabilities to send messages to satellites in the event of a hurricane or emergency event. Satellites are located a far distance from Earth, meaning cell phone users sending ...

SpaceX’s $17 billion acquisition of EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum enables broadband DTC (direct to cellphone) with ...

Disclosure: This content was created in partnership with T-Satellite. While they supported this post, the insights and opinions are independently mine. T-Mobile just cracked the code on satellite ...

If you're a wilderness junkie who loves to roam, you know the quiet of the outdoors can come with downsides. You might be stranded with a flat tire miles from the nearest ranger station. Or you've ...

The words "satellite phone" probably conjure up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. These bulky and utilitarian traditional satellite phones are typically required ...

T-Mobile is offering Starlink texting to cellphones, but it’s currently in a limited beta phase: T-Mobile opened registration for the Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service beta program on December ...

Recent natural disasters have highlighted a critical need: the ability to communicate even if cellular service fails. Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to ...

As carriers begin to unveil their own satellite plans, here's everything you need to know whether your phone supports satellite connectivity or is "satellite optimized." Nicole Lee Writer I started my ...