T-Mobile and Starlink team up to offer satellite texting during LA fires

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By Ben LovejoyJan 10, 2025, 9:34 am153 ptsTrending
If you have an iPhone 14 or later, you can send text messages via satellite where cellular service is unavailable. This can be particularly valuable in emergency situations like the Los Angeles wildfires, where cellphone masts have been damaged or destroyed. T-Mobile and Starlink have now teamed up to offer the…

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