No mention of the messaging modes that are supported. We can assume SMS, but not sure on USSD. I wasn't able to find any detailed info on the T-Mobile site.
Looking forward to Optus in Australia incorporating Starlink satellite to cell and killing the long rip off Telstra whish is the large telecommunications in Australia. Hopefully Optus price is low enough it need be $80 moth for least 100gig if not i'm not swapping!
No, because the direct to cell connections will be extremely slow even in a couple years when they have voice and data. You’ll continue to need regular Starlink internet service for high speed internet needs. Direct to cell closes the communication dead zones but it isn’t designed to be used as internet service.
My phone provider (Fi) seamlessly supports wifi based calling as well as the text app using IP connection. How is this service different from wifi calling? If I have a starlink with wifi wouldn't my phone just automatically do wifi based calls? Thanks!
This is for when you're away from home with no Wifi access or even a cell signal. For example I do backpacking trips where I'm out in the wilderness for days at a time with no cell service. In the event of an emergency, or if I want to check in with family to provide an update, I can use my existing cell phone to text over the Starlink Direct to Cell network (which integrates with T-Mobile's network back on the ground).
phone's just prefer to have actual cell tower service, wifi calling is useful if you have internet but no cell service, since i live in the mountains cell service is almost unavailable up here, as it name's suggest starlink "direct to cell" connects your cellphone straight to the satellites without the need of any other hardware or software. All you need to use direct to cell is your phone
@@Andres_tvsI know people who live in the middle of a city but in a concrete building that acts like a Farraday cage. Having a wifi connection through optical internet is saving his life.
I use an inReach for backpacking and plan to trial this and Apple’s satellite messaging on my next trip. inReach will be my backup, and then replaced if either Apple or Starlink work decently. Garmin is too expensive.
When Elon and the CEO announced this a couple of years ago, they said free to t-mobile customers. I guess it is not a shock that t-mobile lied.
It’s just the beta
Just registered too, thanks!
just registered thank you
Just registered. Thanks!
Will the service support USSD at the beta stage ?
No mention of the messaging modes that are supported. We can assume SMS, but not sure on USSD. I wasn't able to find any detailed info on the T-Mobile site.
Looking forward to Optus in Australia incorporating Starlink satellite to cell and killing the long rip off Telstra whish is the large telecommunications in Australia. Hopefully Optus price is low enough it need be $80 moth for least 100gig if not i'm not swapping!
Can’t register never receive Verification PIN to my number :-(
I'd try again in an hour or two. Their system might be overloaded due to all the media coverage of this beta registration.
So i guess this would make the Starlink Mini dish obsolete then?
No, because the direct to cell connections will be extremely slow even in a couple years when they have voice and data. You’ll continue to need regular Starlink internet service for high speed internet needs. Direct to cell closes the communication dead zones but it isn’t designed to be used as internet service.
My phone provider (Fi) seamlessly supports wifi based calling as well as the text app using IP connection. How is this service different from wifi calling? If I have a starlink with wifi wouldn't my phone just automatically do wifi based calls? Thanks!
This is for when you're away from home with no Wifi access or even a cell signal. For example I do backpacking trips where I'm out in the wilderness for days at a time with no cell service. In the event of an emergency, or if I want to check in with family to provide an update, I can use my existing cell phone to text over the Starlink Direct to Cell network (which integrates with T-Mobile's network back on the ground).
phone's just prefer to have actual cell tower service, wifi calling is useful if you have internet but no cell service, since i live in the mountains cell service is almost unavailable up here, as it name's suggest starlink "direct to cell"
connects your cellphone straight to the satellites without the need of any other hardware or software.
All you need to use direct to cell is your phone
@@StarlinkHardware ah. Without a starlink receiver. Just direct to phone via starlink. Got it. Thanks!
@@Andres_tvsI know people who live in the middle of a city but in a concrete building that acts like a Farraday cage. Having a wifi connection through optical internet is saving his life.
You should really do some research before you comment.
If it works as good as garmin inreach and is cheaper i might as well throw my garmin in the bin.
I use an inReach for backpacking and plan to trial this and Apple’s satellite messaging on my next trip. inReach will be my backup, and then replaced if either Apple or Starlink work decently. Garmin is too expensive.