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T-Mobile Roams North America, Oceania Via Satellite
6 May
Summary
- T-Mobile satellite service now works in Canada and New Zealand.
- Service uses SpaceX's Starlink network for texting and limited data.
- It's available on select plans or for $10 monthly as an eSIM.

T-Mobile subscribers can now extend their satellite connectivity beyond the continental U.S. to Canada and New Zealand. This expansion, facilitated by partnerships with local providers using SpaceX's Starlink network, offers essential communication services when traditional cellular coverage is unavailable.
Customers can now use T-Satellite for texting and limited data applications, including voice calls via apps like WhatsApp, while traveling in these new regions. The service is compatible with most smartphones manufactured in the last four years and requires no special hardware. It is included in T-Mobile's Experience Beyond and Better Value plans, or accessible for $10 monthly as a separate eSIM account.
Canada and New Zealand were selected due to their vast terrains with limited cellular infrastructure, making satellite access crucial for travelers in remote national parks or wilderness areas. T-Mobile plans to introduce additional international coverage areas through ongoing collaborations, aiming to maintain its leadership in satellite connectivity for customers abroad.