First impressions of T-Mobile satellite service shared by iPhone and Samsung users
First impressions of T-Mobile satellite service shared by iPhone and Samsung users
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As I promised, The T-Mobile and Spacex satellite service works Lickers are few before them the experimental version program. During the past two weeks, we have seen T-Mobile Customers who publish online about subscribing to the satellite program. Today, for the first time, someone shared two users what the feature is. Reddit user The circles, which owns a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been approved for Beta and believe that the feature can use more work.
It is definitely not ready for peak time.
Until now, my phone calls it only for a few minutes at one time and then loses the satellite signal for 5-10 minutes before contacting.
I am not sure whether this is because there is not enough satellite in the constellation of continuous coverage or if it comes to parameters, and is used to determine the network that must be connected.
Although this is a very promising technique, and I am sure it will improve over time, it is definitely not something that I will rely on in emergency situations.
It also seems that RCS text messages are working on the service, however, all other data has been banned, including sending pictures via RCS. So it is only the text RCS.
Although the service is currently inconsistent, it is a very promising concept and I cannot wait for the entire final product!
Dircuitswitched, Reddit user, January 2025
They say that the satellite connection is preserved for only a few minutes and it takes between 5 to 10 minutes. This may be because Spacex has only completed the first constellation of direct service to the cell. The company has 400 satellites capable of cellular in orbit as of January 11 and may need more to improve service quality. The company is already present and plans to upgrade these towers with satellites of the second generation.
Satellite service supports T-Mobile RCS but only text messages. | Creditswitched
It may also be that the program needs more polishing. Starlink operates like a mobile phone tower in space. Like how the roaming agreement with a telecommunications company allows your transport company to ensure coverage in an area that is not covered by its network, Starlink Satellites enter when there is no service. This similarity may cause communication problems.
According to Circuitswitchanded, when the satellite connection is finished, their phone tries to call AT & T network, though T-Mobile The roaming in the area where they tested the service is not enabled.
Either way, the service is not reliable at the present time, and not something you want to rely on in the event of an emergency.
It also seems that the RCS is supported, but only for text messages. This means that you cannot send media attachments at the present time, but they may be enabled after adding the data service.
It has been tested on iPhone 16 Pro and your experience simulates mines. I can look at the bars and see that they are transmitted from any signal, to one tape, to 2 bars, to one tape, and go back to any signal for about 10 minutes. Then I can wait for 10 minutes or so and start the cycle again.
I think intermittent connection is related to how it connects to the constellation and tests a gap in the network, or has problems in delivery to the next satellite.
IMessage seems to work also, but like RCS there are no pictures.
I find it very comfortable receiving messages when contacting the service. I will just walk and I will feel that the notification comes as usual. The transmission is frustrating because it does not line up the message that must be sent when you get a sign again. You should wait for the signal before accessing or calling the Apple satellite service to send the message.
Brico16, Reddit user, January 2025
Despite the contradictions, this is an impressive achievement and service will improve over time. According to The iPhone 16 Pro user who has also tested the service, receiving messages via satellite is comfortable but sending them may be frustrated because it is not in the waiting list at the present time.
Satellite messages were not expected to be comparable to traditional text messages. As Spacex is mentioned on its web sites, the connection of smartphones to satellite is a challenge for various reasons, such as the fact that the satellite cell towers are not fixed.
As I promised, The T-Mobile and Spacex satellite service works Lickers are few before them the experimental version program. During the past two weeks, we have seen T-Mobile Customers who publish online about subscribing to the satellite program. Today, for the first time, someone shared two users what the feature is. Reddit user The circles, which owns a Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been approved for Beta and believe that the feature can use more work.
It is definitely not ready for peak time.
Until now, my phone calls it only for a few minutes at one time and then loses the satellite signal for 5-10 minutes before contacting.
I am not sure whether this is because there is not enough satellite in the constellation of continuous coverage or if it comes to parameters, and is used to determine the network that must be connected.
Although this is a very promising technique, and I am sure it will improve over time, it is definitely not something that I will rely on in emergency situations.
It also seems that RCS text messages are working on the service, however, all other data has been banned, including sending pictures via RCS. So it is only the text RCS.
Although the service is currently inconsistent, it is a very promising concept and I cannot wait for the entire final product!
Dircuitswitched, Reddit user, January 2025
They say that the satellite connection is preserved for only a few minutes and it takes between 5 to 10 minutes. This may be because Spacex has only completed the first constellation of direct service to the cell. The company has 400 satellites capable of cellular in orbit as of January 11 and may need more to improve service quality. The company is already present and plans to upgrade these towers with satellites of the second generation.
Satellite service supports T-Mobile RCS but only text messages. | Creditswitched
It may also be that the program needs more polishing. Starlink operates like a mobile phone tower in space. Like how the roaming agreement with a telecommunications company allows your transport company to ensure coverage in an area that is not covered by its network, Starlink Satellites enter when there is no service. This similarity may cause communication problems.
According to Circuitswitchanded, when the satellite connection is finished, their phone tries to call AT & T network, though T-Mobile The roaming in the area where they tested the service is not enabled.
Either way, the service is not reliable at the present time, and not something you want to rely on in the event of an emergency.
It also seems that the RCS is supported, but only for text messages. This means that you cannot send media attachments at the present time, but they may be enabled after adding the data service.
It has been tested on iPhone 16 Pro and your experience simulates mines. I can look at the bars and see that they are transmitted from any signal, to one tape, to 2 bars, to one tape, and go back to any signal for about 10 minutes. Then I can wait for 10 minutes or so and start the cycle again.
I think intermittent connection is related to how it connects to the constellation and tests a gap in the network, or has problems in delivery to the next satellite.
IMessage seems to work also, but like RCS there are no pictures.
I find it very comfortable receiving messages when contacting the service. I will just walk and I will feel that the notification comes as usual. The transmission is frustrating because it does not line up the message that must be sent when you get a sign again. You should wait for the signal before accessing or calling the Apple satellite service to send the message.
Brico16, Reddit user, January 2025
Despite the contradictions, this is an impressive achievement and service will improve over time. According to The iPhone 16 Pro user who has also tested the service, receiving messages via satellite is comfortable but sending them may be frustrated because it is not in the waiting list at the present time.
Satellite messages were not expected to be comparable to traditional text messages. As Spacex is mentioned on its web sites, the connection of smartphones to satellite is a challenge for various reasons, such as the fact that the satellite cell towers are not fixed.
