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T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service now offers app connectivity.
Apps include WhatsApp, X, Google Maps, AccuWeather, and more.
The service is included on some plans, costs $10 a month on others.
T-Mobile's Starlink-powered satellite service is getting a major upgrade with the addition of popular apps.
Earlier this year, T-Mobile introduced a satellite connectivity option that lets you send and receive messages if you aren't within reach of a cell tower. The service expanded to allow photos, audio, and video a few months ago, and now it's expanding to include some critical apps.
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In an announcement this week, the company said T-Satellite customers can now access essential off-the-grid apps. Most of the apps are geared toward outdoor adventures like hiking, but a few provide potentially life-saving connectivity.
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