Adding support for certain key apps to @TMobile's satellite service is an absolute game changer and shows how the carrier continues to innovate in meaningful ways: T-Mobile expands satellite-based network to support WhatsApp, X in mobile dead zones https://t.co/PGmXwNx3OD
Despite the #Starlink outage, it seems unrelated to the launch of #TMobile’s #TSatellite service, which is operating normally I’m told with no outage or network impacts.
I do love Srini Gopalan’s music analogy during today’s @TMobile#BestNetwork press event. Acoustics (infrastructure), musicians/instruments (spectrum), conductor (standalone core) driving Best Network scores from @Ookla
.@TMobile is doubling down on advertising. I am looking forward to hearing the comprehensive strategy. @tmobile 's investments in this space ($600m this time) is too much for it to be just hobby or diversion
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News: @TMobile Go5G Next (which includes streaming content and annual hardware upgrades) now includes $5/month connected devices: smartwatch? $5. Tablet? $5. 5G laptop? $5. T-Mobile is also covering the cost delta between Wi-Fi and 5G laptops and tablets.
In addition to the thousands (>10k) of Starlink kits we are delivering in response to Hurricane Helene, the @Starlink team and @TMobile activated our Direct to Cell satellites to provide emergency alerts for all phones and carriers of those in affected areas.
The @FCC has also rapidly approved emergency special temporary authority for coverage in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.
We have now enabled basic texting (SMS) for those on T-Mobile phones in hurricane affected areas. Text messages have already been sent and received. You can text loved ones, text 911 and continue to receive emergency alerts.
If a phone connects to a Starlink satellite, it will have 1 to 2 bars of signal and show "T-Mobile SpaceX" in the network name. Users may have to manually retry text messages if they don't go through at first, as this is being delivered on a best-effort basis. The service works best outdoors, and occasionally works indoors near a window.
30 million customers have downloaded the @TMobile app and engage with the brand - sounds like some brands who have been trying for years to get engagement on their apps should take a look at how TMo managed this
As @TMobile and @PGA will demonstrate this week, #5G doesn't always have to be used for big picture applications. Sometimes it's the simple things that matter. My latest @Forbes: T-Mobile And PGA Of America Show a Practical Side To 5G via @forbes https://t.co/WbMJJNhy1L