T-Mobile’s satellite service now supports Google Maps, WhatsApp, X, and more

T-Mobile has expanded its satellite-to-cell service, T-Satellite, to support several popular apps in the US, including WhatsApp, Google Maps, X, AccuWeather, and T-Mobile's customer service app T-Life. The service, powered by Starlink, allows users to stay connected even without cellular coverage. T-Satellite is free on most T-Mobile subscriber plans or can be purchased for $10 per month. Supported apps will be limited to providing critical content instead of "full data-heavy experiences" over the satellite network. WhatsApp connectivity enables users to send messages, voice notes, and images, and supports voice and video calls, even in group chats. For X, the limited service allows users to post text, photos, GIFs, or videos, and explore feeds while controlling when to load high-resolution media to conserve data. The expansion to third-party apps is a significant milestone for T-Satellite, which initially only supported text messaging and location-sharing when it launched in July.