T-Mobile offers free Starlink coverage for AT&T and Verizon customers: Here's how to sign up

Max McCaskill Sr. Staff Writer

Updated 10 February 2025

T-Mobile's Starlink service now covers everyone.
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T-Mobile Starlink open beta: Fast facts

T-Mobile is offering free access to its Starlink beta to customers from all wireless carriers until July.
Customers can send and receive satellite-powered text messages in areas with a clear view of the sky.
Eligible devices include the iPhone 14 and newer, Galaxy S21 and newer, and the Google Pixel 9 series.
Customers who try Starlink's coverage and like it should switch to T-Mobile before March 1 to score an Early Adopter Discount once the service is fully rolled out.

T-Mobile announced it's opening its Starlink beta to customers from all wireless carriers, including AT&T and Verizon. The service doesn't require a satellite phone, so any customers with a newer Samsung Galaxy device or Apple iPhone can sign up. T-Mobile stated the open beta will last until July. After that, customers from other carriers will lose access and Starlink will become an optional perk for most T-Mobile plans.

To join the service, customers must visit T-Mobile's website and sign up. Starlink's beta currently allows customers to send and receive satellite-powered text messages in areas where no terrestrial cell service exists.

What is T-Mobile's Starlink coverage?

T-Mobile's Starlink coverage is a way for the carrier to offer satellite-powered phone service in areas with no towers nearby.

Starlink itself is a satellite internet service. It uses low-orbit satellites to beam internet connectivity to the ground. In 2022, T-Mobile announced a partnership with Starlink to expand its network into areas with no coverage. While T-Mobile has the nation's largest 5G network, there are massive gaps in its rural service. Using satellite connectivity for wireless coverage allows T-Mobile to eliminate dead zones as long as customers have a clear view of the sky.

How does the T-Mobile Starlink beta work?

T-Mobile Starlink connects to your device using an eSIM (a digital SIM card). When your phone detects it no longer has service from a local tower, the Starlink eSIM will automatically turn on and connect to the satellite network. Starlink's wireless connectivity is technically an emergency service. Most of the time, your phone will be connected to the local network on the ground.

Who can join the T-Mobile Starlink beta?

T-Mobile's Starlink beta is free for everyone.
Image: T-Mobile

Customers from any wireless carrier in the United States can join the T-Mobile Starlink beta for free.

We reported last year that T-Mobile and Starlink planned to roll out their service in 2025. On February 9, 2025—during a Superbowl commercial—T-Mobile announced it was opening the Starlink beta for all wireless customers, regardless of their current carrier. This includes customers from major carriers like AT&T and Verizon, and smaller MVNOs like Visibile, Mint Mobile, and Consumer Cellular.

While anyone can sign up, the beta is still limited in what the service can do. Starlink's coverage currently only offers texting and will only be available until July 2025. While T-Mobile says customers will eventually receive voice service through Starlink, it's not clear if that will be part of the beta.

How to sign up for T-Mobile Starlink beta?

To sign up for the T-Mobile Starlink beta, simply visit T-Mobile's website and fill out the form. You must enter your name, email, and mobile phone number. When I signed up, T-Mobile had no questions about my current service or device.

T-Mobile Starlink waitlist announcement.
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Demand for Starlink's beta is high. There's currently a waitlist to join and it could take days for T-Mobile to officially invite you to try the service.

What smartphones are eligible with T-Mobile Starlink beta?

What makes T-Mobile's Starlink coverage revolutionary is you don't need a satellite-enabled phone to connect to the service. Most newer-model smartphones can hook up, including the iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25, and Google Pixel 9.

Here's the full list of the smartphones that work with T-Mobile Starlink coverage:

T-Mobile Starlink eligible devices

Apple

Samsung

Google

Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

Motorola

Motorola razr – 2024
Motorola edge – 2024
Moto g stylus 5G – 2024
Moto g power 5G – 2024
Moto g 5G – 2024

T-Mobile REVL

T-Mobile REVL 7 5G
T-Mobile REVL 7 Pro 5G

Sign up for T-Mobile now and get discounted Starlink coverage later

While the Starlink beta is currently free and open to customers from all carriers, T-Mobile will limit the service in July. If you want to keep access to Starlink after that, you'll need to switch to T-Mobile.

After July, T-Mobile will offer Starlink as a free perk with its top-tier Experience Beyond plan, which starts at $100/month. Starlink coverage is available as an add-on with all other T-Mobile plans for $15/month. However, if you switch to T-Mobile and join the Starlink beta before March 1, you can score the Early Adopter Discount and keep the service for just $10/month.

Check out T-Mobile's most popular plans below:

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T-Mobile	T-Mobile Experience Beyond Unlimited Unlimited 5G & 4G LTE with Unlimited Premium Data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data $100.00/mo with Auto-Pay + Taxes and fees View Plan	$100.00/mo with Auto-Pay + Taxes and fees	View Plan
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Max McCaskill

Sr. Staff Writer

Max is a Senior Staff Writer at WhistleOut, specializing in mobile plans, operating systems, and carrier news. He regularly tests and reviews dozens of phone plans firsthand, evaluating real-world data speeds, coverage reliability, and plan features. He's been featured in publications such as Yahoo Finance, AARP, AP News, and GoBankingRates.

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