T-Satellite can get you service where cell towers can't reach. I went off the grid to test whether it actually worked. It is available for T-Mobile and other carrier customers. One of my favorite ...

Being in an emergency without a way to contact your family or 911 is a scary thought. Big weather events can wipe out homes, phone lines and powerlines, making the usual cellular or Wi-Fi networks ...

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 ...

Like other satellite services, the Skylo system is designed to activate only in cellular dead zones. So at first, we traveled to the nearest one — about 45 miles south of San Francisco. Our Android ...

The words "satellite phone" probably conjure up an image of a clunky mobile monstrosity straight out of a spy thriller. These bulky and utilitarian traditional satellite phones are typically required ...

Learn how mobile satellite technology enables regular phones to access satellite connectivity and emergency SOS features anywhere in 2025. Pixabay, niekverlaan Satellite connectivity in phones enables ...

Smartphones are great until you hit a dead zone in an emergency. That should no longer be an issue when T-Mobile (TMUS) this summer debuts a satellite-based phone service offering connections in ...

As carriers begin to unveil their own satellite plans, here's everything you need to know whether your phone supports satellite connectivity or is "satellite optimized." Nicole Lee Writer I started my ...

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 ...