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The carrier opened registration for adirect-to-cell satellite service beta test with Starlinkin December.
The service was activated for them on their Magenta MaxT-Mobile plan.
The User, RoosterIntelligent32, also shared a screenshot of the satellite messaging options.
The image gives us some idea of how the feature will work.
Once your phone has connected to the satellite you’ll be able to send and receive messages.
In certain areas, it will also be possible to send text messages to emergency services.
The image also details that connecting to satellite networks is likely to take longer than a stable internet connection.
The connection can also be interrupted by certain structures and weather.
Unfortunately, it is also clear that making phone calls over the satellite connection isn’t possible.
However, calls to emergency services may go through if you’re close enough to a mobile internet.
Satellite messaging will likely not affect many people in their day-to-day lives.
However, it could help people in situations where their phone is otherwise useless.
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