T-Mobile expands T-Satellite support to third-party apps

Earlier this year, T-Mobile launched its Starlink-powered T-Satellite service in the US with support for messaging and location-sharing. The carrier announced that it is now expanding the service to third-party apps with support for popular apps like WhatsApp, AllTrails, OnX, AccuWeather, Google Maps, CalTopo and X. The service is bundled with most T-Mobile plans, while users on other networks can purchase access for $10 per month.

The aforementioned apps will work on most of the recently released Android and iOS devices, with support for older models being expanded. T-Mobile also shared app-specific features like the ability to send messages, voice notes, photos and call group chats on WhatsApp or post text, photos, GIFs, and videos on X. T-Satellite also supports most of the native apps on iPhone, Pixel and Samsung phones.

For now, you can use the new features on select iOS 26 and Android 16 devices. For more details check out T-Mobile’s FAQ page which has all of the supported devices.

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