The Google Pixel 10 series is finally here, bringing with it upgrades like a new Tensor G5 chipset, all manner of new AI software tricks, and Qi2 support. Announced in an admittedly awkward event on ...

With carriers constantly updating their satellite phone plans, here's all you need to know about satellite connectivity in phones, whether your phone has it and what "satellite optimized" means. I ...

Q: Is there any reason I shouldn’t sign up for T-Mobile’s free satellite service if I have Verizon? A: If you’ve ever been in a remote area with no cell service, you know the limitations of being ...

Recent natural disasters have highlighted a critical need: the ability to communicate even if cellular service fails. Text messaging via satellite can be a lifeline in such situations, allowing you to ...

However, satellite connectivity wasn’t as big a deal as some fans were expecting at launch, with functionality limited to emergency situations. And although Apple has upgraded capabilities with each ...

Satellite connectivity is heating up in 2025. Carriers, phone-makers and satellite networks are rushing to support texting with the help of satellites. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile ...

GeekWire’s Alan Boyle points his iPhone skyward to seek a satellite connection in an Oregon cafe. (Photo Courtesy of Alissa Farley) NEHALEM, Ore. — When I bought myself a phone that was built for ...

BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) today announced a major expansion of T-Satellite with Starlink, bringing satellite data connectivity for popular apps to dozens more ...

We take it for granted that we almost always have cell service, no matter where you go around town. But there are places — the desert, the forest, or the ocean — where you might not have cell service.