Обзор T-Mobile and Starlink satellite connectivity explained: What you need to know

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In August 2022, T-Mobile and SpaceX announced a bold plan to expand cellular connectivity across the US with the help of low-orbit satellites. Fast-forward to 2025, and the T-Mobile Starlink service is now rolling out to everyone, even AT&T and Verizon users.

T-Mobile says its satellite service extends connectivity to over 500,000 square miles of the US without traditional cell coverage. These areas include national parks, uninhabitable deserts and mountain ranges, and even territorial waters. Traditional surface-level cell towers cannot cover most of these regions, so T-Mobile Starlink uses specially configured satellites with Direct-to-Device (D2D) capabilities to deliver connectivity to phones.