SpaceX demonstrated this technology on Tuesday with a video call.
Representatives for SpaceX and T-Mobile didn’t respond immediately to requests for comment.
The demo was run on unmodified smartphones.
In January,SpaceX launched the first six phone-connecting satellites into orbit.
T-Mobile said at the time that testing for the web link would begin shortly thereafter.
Verizonalso has satellites in orbitthat are in active testing with its data pipe.
Chipmaker Qualcomm also attempted such a service, but itended its deal with Iridium in November 2023.
So far, T-Mobile and SpaceX are the only pair with an active demo that can be viewed online.
Some phone users even have been seeing theoption pop up on Pixel phonesrunning the Android 15 beta.
It puts the two tech giants ahead in the race to cover dead zones in the US.
Users won’t know for sure until the service launches later in 2024.
During the event,around the eight-minute mark, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert talks a little bit about pricing.
Text messaging comes first
At first, the service will be relatively limited.
Once that’s up and running, both companies will further explore the addition of voice and data coverage.
Eventually, the goal is to have full phone service from calls to scrolling Facebook.
There is no timeline right now when that will all roll out.
