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T-Mobile Android Users: Here’s Why You Should Appreciate Apple, According to a New Report

Posted on 28 May 2025

A recent report highlights why T-Mobile users with Android devices might express gratitude towards Apple due to the complex dynamics involving satellite connectivity. Initially, SpaceX, in partnership with T-Mobile, had intended for its satellite service to be exclusive to iPhones. This service allows users to send and receive texts during network outages, providing a critical lifeline in remote areas.

The collaboration between T-Mobile and SpaceX leverages the latter’s Starlink satellite network. While the service is now accessible to both recent iPhones and many Android phones, Musk’s initial vision was to cater solely to the iPhone user base. The report from The Information delves into Apple’s historical pursuits in satellite connectivity.

Apple’s first initiative, Project Eagle, aimed to partner with Boeing to offer satellite internet, an effort that ultimately proved unsuccessful after an investment of around $36 million. When Apple contemplated alliances with satellite firms like Globalstar, Musk proposed an 18-month exclusive arrangement, demanding $5 billion upfront. This aggressive negotiation included a follow-up yearly fee post-exclusivity.

Apple’s hesitations about proceeding with Musk’s offer led him to unveil satellite capabilities for iPhones independently, prompting a competitive relationship between the two tech giants. SpaceX’s strategies have involved efforts to undermine Apple’s satellite advances, particularly through objections regarding spectrum usage. Apple, meanwhile, faces internal debates over the viability of its satellite initiative, incurring significant annual costs without monetizing the feature due to potential regulatory concerns.

Compared to T-Mobile, rivals like AT&T and Verizon have lagged in satellite partnerships. Therefore, Android users on T-Mobile may find themselves in a fortunate position, appreciating that Apple’s rejection of Musk’s terms ultimately led to broader access to satellite connectivity.

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