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Starlink’s first nationwide satellite texting service launches in New Zealand


Voice calling and data support is coming “in the future.”

For example, text messages will take longer to send but will get quicker over time,” One NZ’s Experience and Commercial Director Joe Goddard said. One NZ hasn’t revealed if new customers or those on other contracts will be required to pay an additional fee to access satellite-to-cell coverage. T-Mobile was granted FCC approval for the service in November, and is now signing up customers to test the US Starlink beta program “early next year.”

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