Connectivity has become a need as basic as electricity or running water. However, despite the technological advances of the last decade, millions of people remain without internet access, especially in regions remote or affected by natural disasters.
Elon Musk wants to reduce this gap with Starlink, its satellite network, in collaboration with the American T-Mobile operator. Thanks to this alliance, you are about to offer free access to the Internet for certain users, thus exceeding the limitations of traditional mobile networks.
Starlink and T-Mobile: This is how the satellite connection offered free Internet works
The system proposed by this alliance stands out for its innovation and ease of use. Starlink, the constellation of low orbit satellites deployed by Spacex, operates at altitudes much lower than conventional satellites, allowing faster and more efficient communication.
Until now, Coverage was intended for homes and companiesbut the new proposal allows your own mobile phone, if compatible, connect directly to the satellite when there is no coverage of the telephone towers on land.
It should be noted that the key is in the software, as well as in collaboration with T-Mobile, where compatible mobiles, thanks to a system update, can detect when there is no terrestrial signal and, at that time, automatically connect to the Starlink network.
Means that You don’t need to change operatorinstall external antennas or acquire additional accessories. Both companies promise that the experience is transparent, since when you are out of coverage and your equipment is connected by satellite, you will see the notice «T-Mobile SpaceX» On the screen.
What mobiles can they connect to the Starlink Internet for free?
The initiative is intended to arrive, in the first place, users of the United States, where T-Mobile operates as the main partner. However, Elon Musk’s goal is to expand this service to everyone as the satellite infrastructure grows and seals agreements with other international operators.
As for compatible devices, the list is wide and covers the main smartphones brands. Among the models already prepared for this technological leap are the following:
- Samsung: Galaxy S21 models, the Galaxy A14, A15, A16, A35, A53 and A54 families, the folding Z Flip and Z FOLD (versions 3 to 6) and the Galaxy Xcover6 Pro.
- Apple: All iPhone from model 14 (including 15 and 16, in all its variants).
- Motorola: Moto Razr 2024 models, Edge 2024 and recent Moto G 5G, Power 5G and Stylus 5G launched this year.
- Google: Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL y 9 Pro Fold.
- T-Mobile: own devices such as Revvl 7 5g and Revvl 7 Pro 5g.
To take advantage of the service, You just have to make sure your mobile is updated with the latest software version provided by the manufacturer. When there is no coverage, your mobile will automatically change the satellite network without having to make any configuration.
Starlink and T-Mobile’s free connection will be limited to basic functions. That is, you can send and receive text messages, share your location and access emergency services, even if you are in a place without mobile coverage.
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The objective is to provide a road safety network, in rural areas, or in unforeseen situations such as natural catastrophes, where traditional communications usually fail.
In the next stages, The offer is expected to be expanded to allow voice calls and web navigationrealizing a global and affordable connectivity in any circumstance. Experts agree that this marks the beginning of a new era for communication.
The alliance between both companies is only the first step of a transformation that promises to end the dead points of coverage and ensure that the network reaches every corner of the planet. If your mobile is among the compatible, you just need to keep it updated.
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