T-Mobile CEO: Cellular Starlink Usage Lower Than Expected
T-Mobile's CEO reported that the usage of its satellite-to-phone service, T-Satellite, has been lower than anticipated. While the service has attracted interest, particularly in rural areas, the extensive coverage of T-Mobile's existing cellular network has reduced the need for satellite services. Despite this, T-Mobile views T-Satellite as a valuable offering that enhances its competitive edge in the market.
- ▪T-Mobile's T-Satellite service has not seen the expected level of usage since its launch.
- ▪Most T-Satellite usage occurs in national parks, indicating limited demand outside of specific areas.
- ▪T-Mobile's CEO emphasized the importance of T-Satellite as a complementary product to their existing network.
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T-Mobile has been offering SpaceX’s satellite-to-phone service since last year, but usage hasn’t been as high as the carrier originally expected, CEO Srini Gopalan said in a Tuesday earnings call.“Our partnership with SpaceX is very strong. We worked closely with them to really invent an entire category. That’s been putting an end to dead zones. We’re pleased with that,” Gopalan said. Still, T-Mobile’s CEO suggested that the large footprint of its ground-based cellular network is meeting customer needs. In contrast, T-Satellite only activates for users in select rural and remote areas, outside the carrier’s traditional coverage zones. “Most of the [T-Satellite] usage we’re seeing is in national parks. And if anything, courtesy of the great network that [T-Mobile CTO Dr.
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