T-Mobile, Starlink begin wide-scale testing of satellite-based connectivity

T-Mobile said on Sunday it has started wide-scale testing of its satellite-to-cell service, powered by SpaceX’s Starlink, as the US wireless carrier aims to eliminate mobile dead zones and extend connectivity to remote areas.

The beta trial will be free till July, after which the plan will be included in T-Mobile’s premium Go5G Next plan at no extra cost. The service can be added to all other plans for $15 a month after its commercial launch this summer.