T-Mobile announced a new beta program for satellite-powered connectivity. Partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink, the program will initially offer free satellite-powered text messaging in the US ...

The reason this new service was described as a game-changer is that unlike some other systems, you don’t need to point your phone at the satellite to be connected. Until July, it’s free for ...

Apple users already have free access to satellite connectivity, although this is provided by Globalstar, not Starlink. Apple initially limited this to contacting emergency services, but it can now ...

Apart from new top of the world imagery, Bing Maps also released over 13 million sq km of updated satellite imagery. The top of the world imagery includes bathymetry data from Scripps Institution ...

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… satellite phone service ... T-Mobile aired an ad announcing the expansion of the free beta program to any person on any wireless carrier until July.

During its beta stage, you will be able to send and receive satellite-powered text messages, with voice capabilities and data on the way. In December, the program launched for select T-Mobile ...