Improving Cell Reception Team Update



November 17,2025 by Yuriy Chanba, Team Coordinator

We'd like to share information on two topics - cell tower progress and T-Mobile/Starlink new (voice and video call!) capabilities.


Cell Tower Project Update


We are staying in touch with our cell tower partner. Your calls to the service providers with network availability complaints are much appreciated and very helpful. Thank you!


The company continues its work with the major carriers on the site's partnership, as well as with the property owner securing the site's lease options. 


T-Mobile/Starlink enables limited data/voice services


Until recently, Starlink/T-Mobile partnership provided text only services through direct-to-satellite technology.


Recently it announced the launch of data services limited to a number of applications. This is the most significant update since the T-Mobile/Starlink launch - the service allows voice and video calls using the WhatsApp application. $10/month "T-Satellite" service charge covers both text and data. New service was tested in Oceanside and worked as advertised.


If you are a T-Mobile subscriber and don't have "T-Satellite", you can add the service easily through your T-Mobile app, web account or by contacting T-Mobile. 


For Oceansiders who are not T-Mobile customers - you still can subscribe to "T-Satellite" for the same $10/months without switching your service provider, if your handset allows using eSIM. Most modern handsets have the option. You can find the list of supported models on T-Mobile's support page. A note for iPhone users - iPhone 13 and newer are supported, but you need to make sure your iOS is updated to version 26.0 and higher.


Below are the links to the service and customer support pages if you would like to learn more. 


https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/satellite-phone-service


https://www.t-mobile.com/support/coverage/satellite-support


The easiest option for those who would like to take advantage of the "T-Satellite" - stop at a T-Mobile store and have those folks assist with setup.


Have a wonderful and connected day!


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