
05/02/2025
By allowing iPhone users to send SMS messages using SpaceX's Starlink satellite network, Apple's iOS 18.3 update ensures connectivity in places without standard cellular service.
This function is first made accessible to a limited number of T-Mobile customers who are taking part in a beta program. In order to achieve wider worldwide availability, notably in areas like Europe and Spain, plans are underway to extend this capability to include voice calls and to integrate with other carriers.
This partnership between T-Mobile, SpaceX, and Apple represents a major breakthrough in mobile access, especially for consumers in underserved or distant areas.