T-Mobile and SpaceX announced plans to start using the Starlink satellites to provide space-based coverage for T-Mobile's network back in 2022. While the service was aimed at filling in dead zones that otherwise couldn't be covered by terrestrial networks, it's quickly proving to be valuable for connecting people during national emergencies.

The Federal Communications Commission has given Starlink and T-Mobile permission to enable their satellite texting service for Florida residents ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall. In an announcement on X,

SpaceX has announced that it is offering satellite texting for free to T-Mobile users in Florida through Starlink. Read on to know more!

Satellite emergency alerts are being activated for all phones in affected areas, with SMS messaging available for T-Mobile customers. Historically, satellite phone service has been slow, expensive, and relatively exclusive,

T-Mobile customers impacted by Hurricane Milton will get free emergency satellite texting thanks to Starlink. On Tuesday evening, SpaceX, which owns Starlink, shared that it has activated its Direct to Cell satellites for T-Mobile carriers in Florida,

The FCC has approved sending SMS texts using Starlink satellites in areas affected by Hurricane Helene and where Hurricane Milton will land.

SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk ramped up the rollout of Starlink’s direct-to-cell service for areas expected to be hit Wednesday by Hurricane Milton, marking the latest assistance efforts by the aerospace company.

SpaceX has activated Starlink texting for T-Mobile customers in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton. This service allows users to send messages, including emergency texts to 911, using Starlinks satellite network,

SpaceX‘s Starlink team and T-Mobile US have activated their Direct-to-Cell coverage to provide emergency alerts for all phones and telecommunications carriers in areas affected by Hurricane Helene as well as Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton,