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T-Mobile hasjust announcedyoull now be able to accessStarlinkconnectivity for free from your iPhone orAndroid equipment.

Once youve signed up, your phone will be able to automatically connect to Starlinks satellite web connection.

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This lets you send and receive iMessages and SMS texts when Wi-Fi and cellular service are unavailable.

T-Mobile says that support for voice calls and mobile data will arrive at a later date.

The service is free for now with limited spots available, and approved testers will get access until July.

Unlike Starlink, Apple users need to point their gear at the sky to connect to a satellite.

A full list of compatible devices is below.

You never know, it could end up saving the day.