T-Mobile and Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell Service Goes Live on iPhone: What You Need to Know

Apple’s latest iOS update, iOS 18.3, introduces groundbreaking new functionality for iPhone users, enabling direct-to-cell satellite messaging through a partnership with T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink network. This service, currently in beta testing, is rolling out to select T-Mobile customers, allowing them to send text messages even in remote areas with no cellular coverage. Satellite Texting for Remote Areas For now,…