T-Mobile in the U.S. has expanded its Starlink Direct-to-Cell capabilities , announcing yesterday mobile data with its T-Satellite service, giving customers access to apps and services that run directly over satellites.

What started earlier this year with only basic texting has now grown to include app-based features like voice and video calls, location sharing, mapping, and weather updates. Specifically, T-Mobile mentioned WhatsApp will get full voice and video support through Starlink. That means bringing even your WhatsApp group chats online when you’re in the middle of the boonies.

In Canada, Rogers is Starlink’s Direct to Cell partner . For now, Rogers customers can only use satellite texting and voice calls when outside normal coverage, but the T-Mobile launch shows what’s coming n

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