In essence, this plan will bring cell phone connectivity everywhere, using SpaceX’s Starlink satellites in Earths orbit. Previously unreachable locations will now have access to T-Mobile’s services, according to the two CEOs. The service will be initially offered through SpaceX in a beta phase in select areas by the end of this year, possibly coinciding with the launch of Starlink V2 satellites. Further, the beta will be limited to text messages (SMS, MMS, and some messaging apps), with voice and data coming at a later stage.
Above and beyond
During the live event, the two leading men of their respective companies lauded this joint effort which they see as groundbreaking, with Sievert focusing on customer connectivity and competition. Musk summed up the gist of the cooperation: Equally important, the two visionaries extended an open invitation to carriers around the globe to join in on the project, with T-Mobile promising that it will offer ‘reciprocal roaming’ to other wireless providers that join in. Finally, to end things on a high note, Musk quipped that he’d ‘love to have T-Mobile on Mars’. Buy stocks now with Interactive Brokers – the most advanced investment platform Disclaimer: The content on this site should not be considered investment advice. Investing is speculative. When investing, your capital is at risk.
