We attended the 5G Americas conference this week and came away with few themes we felt were impactful: NTN, more spectrum lobbying, 6G, environmental sensing, and Sliced Services. We think the most important of these themes is Satellite NTN/D2C as it has the greatest potential to disrupt the mobile market… Read More »Top 5G Americas Wireless Operator Event Themes included Satellite and 6G
T-Mobile US this week announced a major expansion of T-Satellite with Starlink, bringing satellite data connectivity for popular apps to dozens more smartphones. Powered by 650+ Starlink Direct to Cell (D2C) Satellites, T-Satellite customers can now use their phones to access essential off-the-grid apps like WhatsApp, AllTrails, AccuWeather, Google Maps,… Read More »T-Mobile US Announces Data Transmission over Starlink
Yesterday, T-Mobile US fulfilled its satellite service plans, partnering with SpaceX’s Starlink service to deliver texting and data transfer services. We are very bullish on this offering as it represents a significant expansion in territory that is covered, while simultaneously reducing the need for rural towers. We believe the capital… Read More »T-Mobile US announces Texting and Data from Space using T-Satellite
T-Mobile US CEO Mike Sievert and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk shared the stage at SpaceX in Texas to announce plans for a 2023 beta service to allow T-Mobile customers to roam to Starlink satellite service using existing phones. Without saying it explicitly, it appears that SpaceX has a US-territory exclusive… Read More »SpaceX and T-Mobile US Announce Roaming Partnership Setting Stage for 6G
