iOS 18.3 brings support for Starlink through T-Mobile, but it’s still in beta

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Apple has been working with Starlink and T-Mobile in secret to get iPhones ready for expanded satellite connectivity, and the feature is now enabled with iOS 18.3 ahead of the full service launch.

A hand holding a smartphone displaying an Emergency SOS screen with satellite connection status.

iPhone 14 and newer has access to SOS via Satellite

When Apple initially launched SOS via Satellite in 2022 with iPhone 14, its only partner was Globalstar. Elon Musk shared that he had promising conversations about bringing Starlink into the mix, and two years later, it’s happening.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple has enabled Starlink connectivity with iOS 18.3. However, the Starlink service offered through T-Mobile is still in early access beta and won’t roll out in the US until later in 2025.

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