This technology is designed by SpaceX, Elon Musk's company, and allows access to the network in places with low coverage.
The expansion of satellite connectivity is advancing at Starlink, the division of SpaceX that provides high-speed satellite internet to cell phones and is a solution for many users. Therefore, more and more devices will have access to it.
This list is constantly growing, and by October 2025, a much broader group of phones will be able to take advantage of the technology's capabilities and complete the necessary process to make the connection effective.
List of cell phones compatible with Starlink
The first requirement for accessing Starlink satellite internet is a phone with the appropriate hardware and software support. Manufacturers have begun implementing compatibility with satellite communication protocols in their latest devices, allowing direct connection to the low-orbit satellite network.
According to official announcements from SpaceX and T-Mobile, the current list of eligible smartphones includes:
- Apple
- iPhone 14 (all versions, including Pro)
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 16
- Samsung
- Galaxy A series: models from A14 to A54
- Galaxy flagship series: models S21 to S25
- Galaxy Z Flip family: from Z Flip 3 to Z Flip 6
- Google
- Pixel 9 and Pro variants
- Motorola
- Razr (2024)
- Razr Plus (2024)
- Moto Edge (2024)
- Moto G Power 5G (2024)
Satellite connectivity is initially restricted to the designated models, but the list is expected to expand as manufacturers integrate compatible technologies in subsequent releases.
Updating to the latest version of the operating system is a fundamental requirement, as it ensures full support for satellite communication functions.
How Starlink's free satellite connection works on cell phones
The goal of this technological alliance is to reduce the digital divide and provide solutions to those who live or travel in remote, rural, or mountainous regions, where terrestrial networks tend to be nonexistent or economically unviable.
Enabled devices will not require any accessories or external antennas: the phone will automatically detect the loss of cellular signal and seek to connect to the Starlink network, a process represented on screen by the message T-Mobile SpaceX.
Operation relies on the low-orbit satellite infrastructure that Starlink operates around the world. The main advantages of this system are its global reach and the substantial reduction in latency compared to previous generations of satellite connectivity.
Thanks to this, Starlink can offer basic communication services anywhere with sufficient visibility of the sky, as long as the cell phone is compatible and has updated software.
Initial functionality will include text messaging, GPS location tracking, and emergency calls (911), at no additional cost to the user. The solution is especially useful for emergencies, travelers, or entire communities without modern infrastructure.
While connectivity is currently limited to essential uses, Starlink and T-Mobile anticipate future updates that will expand capabilities to include conventional voice calls and standard internet browsing.
Mobile Service Requirements and Limits
Access to satellite connection requires certain technical and geographical conditions:
- Own a cell phone model included in the compatibility list.
- Have the latest version of the operating system installed.
- Physically be in an area covered by the Starlink satellite constellation.
In the pilot phase of the service, connectivity is restricted to basic functions: applications requiring significant data transfer or conventional web access are not permitted.
Traditional voice calls are also not yet available, although their addition is planned in the medium term through successive software and network updates.