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T-Satellite can get you service where cell towers can't reach.
I went off the grid to test whether it actually worked.
It is available for T-Mobile and other carrier customers.
One of my favorite corners of the world is my friend's secluded family cabin in Upstate New York -- so remote that it is impossible to get any signal there. That's why, when I got a chance to test out T-Mobile's T-Satellite, which is designed to provide connectivity even where cell towers can't reach, I knew just where to take it.
T-Mobile launched its T-Satellite service over the summer in partnership with Starlink. The concept is simple: wherever T-Mobile's 4G and 5G cell towers can't reach, your phone will tap one of the 650+ Starlink satellites to connect you to essentials such as text messaging, navigation, music, weather, and even video calling.
Also: T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service just got a huge app upgrade - adding WhatsApp, Maps, and more
I went on an off-the-grid adventure this weekend to put it to the test, and the results left me pleasantly surprised. To learn more about my experience (including whether the service is worth it), keep reading below.
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