Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Google devices will be able to connect to the network at no cost in areas without mobile coverage.
To access the satellite network, devices must have the latest software version available for each model. This will ensure an automatic and stable connection when the user is out of reach of conventional mobile networks.
The connection process to Starlink will be automatic. When a user is out of reach of mobile networks, their compatible phone will link directly with the satellites without the need for manual intervention.
Upon establishing the connection, the phone will display the message "T-Mobile SpaceX", confirming access to the satellite network.
Currently, Starlink offers satellite connectivity in a trial phase in the United States, Chile, and Peru. This initial stage will allow the system's performance to be evaluated before its worldwide deployment.
The trial phase will serve to adjust the technology and optimize the connection before its global expansion.
Starlink satellites operate at an altitude of 550 kilometers, allowing them to offer lower latency and higher speed compared to traditional satellites, which orbit at 35,000 kilometers.
With this advancement, SpaceX aims to revolutionize mobile connectivity, eliminating access barriers in remote areas and improving communication in emergency situations.
Starting in July 2025, new cell phones will be able to connect for free to the Starlink satellite network, the internet service developed by SpaceX, Elon Musk's aerospace company.
This advancement will allow Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and Google models to access satellite connectivity in areas where traditional mobile networks are unavailable, offering an alternative for communication in remote or hard-to-reach places.
Starlink is a network composed of thousands of low-orbit satellites, designed to bring high-speed internet to rural areas and regions without telecommunications infrastructure.
From July 2025, the service will expand to allow mobile phone connections in areas without coverage, enabling features such as:
In future stages, the network is also expected to allow voice calls and access to mobile internet, which will significantly improve connectivity in hard-to-reach areas.
Connectivity with Starlink will depend on the hardware and software compatibility of each phone. So far, manufacturers that have confirmed compatibility include:
