With FCC approval finally secured, the time has come to start testing the new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites

T-Mobile US is now taking registrations for a beta direct-to-cellular service supported by Starlink LEO connectivity, which will start early in 2025.

On Monday, the telecom company shared that it has opened registration for a Starlink beta program. All T-Mobile customers can register to join the beta program and test out the satellite messaging feature. But spaces are limited, and T-Mobile is prioritizing first responder individuals and organizations, said the announcement.

T-Mobile and Starlink are marching forward with their plan to offer cell service via the latter's satellites. The companies received FCC approval for the project last month, and now the provider is opening up registrations for anyone who wants to beta test the creatively dubbed T-Mobile Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service.

T-Mobile says the beta program is free for all "postpaid voice customers with a compatible device" and will allow for texting using satellites to start when it kicks off "in early

The beta test is slated to start early next year, giving T-Mobile users the ability to send text messages in cellular dead zones by connecting to SpaceX's orbiting satellites.

T-Mobile's Starlink satellite cell service gained temporary FCC approval back in October for use during unprecedented emergency situations, like Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Mil

The T-Mobile Starlink beta program is open to all post-paid customers with “compatible” satellite phones, although the company hasn’t shared a complete list of which devices