tech_newsBy Emma Roth
T-Mobile brings free 911 emergency texting to AT&T and Verizon customers
T-Mobile is opening up access to its Starlink-powered emergency texting service. The carrier announced on Wednesday that anyone with a compatible phone — even AT&T and Verizon customers — can sign up to text 911 over satellite for free.In July, T-Mobile launched its “T-Satellite” service to customers across the US for $10 per month, allowing both T-Mobile and non-T-Mobile customers to send messages, share their location, and access select apps over satellite. This service also includes texts to 911, but now, that’s available for free. You can sign up for emergency satellite...
T-Mobile is opening up access to its Starlink-powered emergency texting service. The carrier announced on Wednesday that anyone with a compatible phone — even AT&T and Verizon customers — can sign up to text 911 over satellite for free.In July, T-Mobile launched its “T-Satellite” service to customers across the US for $10 per month, allowing both T-Mobile and non-T-Mobile customers to send messages, share their location, and access select apps over satellite. This service also includes texts to 911, but now, that’s available for free. You can sign up for emergency satellite...
Published: 5 November 2025
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