For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy foldable models.

T-Mobile has reportedly started activating satellite network connectivity and messaging for some Samsung Galaxy users who signed up for the beta.

Several users who signed up for the T-Mobile satellite messaging service beta have reported that the feature has been activated on their devices. The carrier opened registration for a direct-to-cell satellite service beta test with Starlink in December.

Ahead of Unpacked next week, Evleaks has just shared a couple of visuals of the new Galaxy S25 series. In the first image, we see the blue Galaxy S25 (or

Samsung is about to announce a range of new phones next week, and you can get a discount on one if you register your interest now. When Galaxy Unpacked airs on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Samsung is widely expected to announce the Galaxy S25 series of flagship smartphones.

We've been looking at Samsung deals across all product types and have found some slick savings this week. Plus, with Galaxy Unpacked 2025 slated for next week, deals are more aggressive than ever. One of my favorite deals comes from Samsung itself.