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Car Signal Booster for SpaceX Starlink Mobile
2 Oct
Summary
- New accessory enhances SpaceX's satellite-to-phone service inside vehicles.
- The weBoost Sky boosts Starlink Mobile signal for T-Mobile customers.
- Priced at $149.99, it promises five times more uplink power.
SpaceX's satellite-to-phone service, Starlink Mobile, is now supported by an aftermarket accessory designed for in-car use. This new device, named the weBoost Sky, is engineered to enhance satellite direct-to-device connectivity for users of T-Mobile's T-Satellite service in the US.
The weBoost Sky features a roof-mounted antenna connected via cable to an in-cabin antenna. This setup aims to relay a stronger signal to T-Satellite-enabled phones, especially when inside a vehicle where direct satellite signals can be weakened. The company states it offers five times more uplink power than a phone alone.
Wilson Connectivity, the maker of weBoost Sky, has begun marketing the $149.99 product. It is specifically tuned for the radio bands used by T-Satellite, which supports data for apps like Google Maps, WhatsApp, and X. Field tests suggest the booster can significantly improve signal quality and reduce text message delays.
T-Satellite is available for free on T-Mobile's premium plans or for $10 per month. The future impact of potential new satellite providers or SpaceX's next-generation Starlink Mobile service, which promises much higher speeds, on the weBoost Sky remains unclear.
