SMRTR TechJan 10, 20259to5Mac

T-Mobile and Starlink team up to offer satellite texting during LA fires

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T-Mobile and Starlink have partnered to offer satellite text messaging for any smartphone on T-Mobile's network in the Los Angeles area, mirroring Apple's Emergency SOS feature. This service allows users to text loved ones, contact 911, and receive emergency alerts during the devastating wildfires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed over 1,000 buildings.

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