Watch Elon Musk Answer All Your Questions about Starlink's T-Mobile Partnership

[@ekij133]

"It's a hard problem, that's why it's not been solved before" - refreshing to hear such an honest statement.

[@stevenwarwick]

I agree! Everyone needs to cut Elon some slack hes using his brains and money to solve these hard problems

[@fredlacroix6865]

thats elon for you..solving hard problems for humankind

[@mohan1519]

the idea was mine... stolen... by CIA...

[@fredlacroix6865]

@@mohan1519 sorry to break your ego but, i thought about this from my previous life since ancient times

[@mohan1519]

@@fredlacroix6865 same I was you...

[@aardvarkmindshank]

Holy Moly. I had no idea we’d be able to use existing mobile phones. That is insane. I struggle to get a signal in the UK in many places. The idea a mobile phone could connect to a satellite 500 miles away is nuts. Amazing for yachting if it progresses to data. I hope the price is not mental and this truly goes global.

[@wiredvibe1678]

Well they are just beaming to the cell towers right?

[@KCJbomberFTW]

That’s what the coolest part is For airplanes and such you’d get better service in the middle of the ocean in a jet than other people get in the middle of cities

[@mynameisprivate158]

By the time this is actually working you will have a new phone anyways!

[@aardvarkmindshank]

@@KCJbomberFTW I doubt that based on the bandwidth declared for everyone within the coverage area per satellite. Which is why they are starting it with messaging and voice only, not data.

[@KCJbomberFTW]

@@aardvarkmindshank no not this service specifically just starlink on planes in general

[@RichardsWorld]

These guys vibe together very well. You can see they respect each other’s knowledge.

[@ganibautista2758]

Despite the natural disaster still, I can use my phone because I'm hooked up with Starlink. Good job T Mobile which is my carrier and thanks to Elon, the genius of the 21st century.

[@robinsoncrusoeonmars8594]

Man, what can't that guy do? Unbelievable that he can talk knowledgeably about these satellites and the comm spectrum as if it was any other tech. He's is the Techno King!

[@Token101]

He works 20hr/day ….what did u expect?

[@icysparks2007]

Agreed! I am so hyped for this!

[@davidbeppler3032]

@@Token101 Elon said he works 18/hr day. The man bathes and sleeps.

[@Slebonson]

Don't bet against Elon!!!!

[@Pimpmedown]

well first yes he works more on 2 days than most people work in a full week. But extra to that elon hinted on it and it is "generally accepted" that he has a weak version of a photographic memory. So he lets every engineer explain to him what is going on and then can addapt and keep memory of it Thats also why he is stuttering so much. He has everything in his head and to form a sentence you need to cut stuff out and that is pretty hard for people like that

[@mukamuka0]

3-4 mbps might not sound much but imagine you stranded in the middle of Pacific... You'll take anything even if its 1bit/sec

[@jex7969]

3-4mbit is literally faster than my 4G connection at home lol

[@Neojhun]

It's less than that shared for ALL Users in a Cell. This is NOT a live internet connection. This is like a Satellite Phone for critical low band width communications.

[@omgemilyhd4500]

14 bps then 36 kbps then 56kbps modem was a huge upgrade for home internet. 3-4mbps is crazy fast comparing

[@leerman22]

3-4Mbps is comparable to my home DSL.

[@oliwakulla3341]

It's called satellite internet... His star linkies is nothing new...

[@cheddar2648]

This is incredible... a pocket device powered by a small battery with a tiny antenna can send text and voice to space. What a forward leap in communication innovation.

[@FRESHCULTURESTUDIOS]

Smart move by Mike and T Mobile to team up with team Elon Starlink. Looking forward to start using the product.

[@annoelzinga791]

Blown away. Thanks T mobile, thanks Elon. Also: I don’t understand the hatred towards EM among some people. He adds so much. So what he s strange sometimes. Who isn’t.

[@johnsmith-7oo]

My guess is that "ordinary" people can't grasp how anyone can have the ability to not only see a problem but also have the brainpower to see solutions. Then have the strength of will to build and juggle multiple companies all integrating towards the same goal. When that same person also is witty and fun with seemingly no "I'm better than you" attitude some people think he is somehow "cheating". Elon Musk has brought a brighter vision of Earth's future and I wish him a long, healthy life. Even if that is on Mars 😆

[@jooo270]

People loved him till he said he would vote Republican. Automatic hate after that.

[@Deveonn]

@@jooo270 there are more people on the world who aren’t American and still hate him. Can’t blaim them when you don’t follow the guy and rely on mainstream media, even in Europe. Most outlandish stuff gets talked about and those outlandish deadlines are usually missed.

[@ronaldkasekende6882]

sha

[@revmsj]

Some hate simply because he’s rich. But really the true hatred didn’t appear until he began to touch on political issues. The left are true masters of hatred spreading. And to them, political affiliation defines a person and is all that truly matters. So if a person leans right in anyway at all, they must be ended by any means....

[@woopigsooie792]

Current T-Mobile and Starlink customer, this is pretty exciting.

[@sentenced2sail]

Guys, this is HUGE, they are putting a cellphone tower atop each starlink sattelite!

[@arnefines2356]

On the side actually..

[@shirtdirt1874]

This actually huge. Will work with current cell phones is absolutely amazing.

[@REG3305]

I like how you can really tell Elon has been IN THE MEETINGS throughout his company to obtain such a great amount of knowledge

[@toogsintheteeth]

Starlink and Space X are in a bind regarding their new satellites (albeit a bind of their own doing that has no competition in sight). They REALLY need the new Starship rockets to work so they can deploy their new satellites and boost the ability of the Starlink service. This timing was critical to Mars missions. I wish them the best. Hopefully the deal with TMobile helps them reach the subscription goals they have. Maybe this is a bandaid solution while Starship is in the works?

[@mikecranapple8878]

In a bind? Sorry, I think you missed the part where Elon said that if Starship gets delayed, they can rollout a new "mini Starlink 2" satellite that can fit in a Falcon 9.

[@Mrcaffinebean]

He mentioned it briefly but they do have a Starlink v2 mini in the works that will fit on the F9. So if starship fails to become orbital they have that option.

[@mohan1519]

STOLEN IDEA FROM INDIAN GUY...

[@ginacapuano8922]

Everything is moving way too fast for me

[@Cathedrial1104]

Kirito: Star Burst Stream-Faster and Faster.

[@Cio-kc1sk]

You have to get out the way then my dude lol.

[@matthewsheythe2733]

This is very good news for people in my situation. My TMobile 5g modem doesn't work when the tourists come here. I went with T-Mobile because I had a connection to Bangor. Many of my neighbors are buying Starlink service. Internet service is very poor on the Olympic peninsula.

[@FrontierMetals]

Look at those Starships piling up in the background... awe inspiring!

[@Xploit66]

I can't imagine how much SpaceX would be worth if it was publicly traded.

[@SLPC_]

I’ll be selling all my assets to buy spacex stocks if it goes public

[@sharkymcsharkface]

Starlink will likely be spun out as an IPO once it's earnings are decent and consistent. Spacex will prob stay private for a bit longer cos it has lumpy earnings

[@martyhen]

You can buy it now at a ridiculous 205b value lol

[@startyappy8467]

IPOF

[@wachox]

It will never be public

[@vindigga6]

This is amazing, wallstreet will have no idea whats going on.

Most streets don't have an idea of what's going on... some boulevards though...

[@kwxl]

@ yeah, boulevards is in the know

[@taylorhappe4212]

TMobile space x stock are going skyrocket get it?

[@carsonc1272]

Imagine falling off of a Cruise ship in the middle of the Atlantic and pulling out your regular old cell phone while you're bobbing around with the sharks and calling the coast guard. 🤯

[@Limitlessrepairs]

Salt water will destroy your phone

[@dshoopy571]

@@Limitlessrepairs a lot of modern phones are highly water resistant.

[@Limitlessrepairs]

@@dshoopy571 read my name ^ I’m a microsoldering technician & I can tell you they are highly not as water resistant as people believe

[@andrewdavies5147]

You'd obviously have your phone in a waterproof case if you were going to go to all the effort of falling off a cruise ship.

[@spammerscammer]

@@Limitlessrepairs you can call ypur self an astronaut doesn't give you any credibility on youtube. I have my phone in an Otterbein and I had it in the ocean many times. Lol next your gonna tell us your nuclear submarine expert in respect to swimming in the ocean. Lol

[@jazzopera]

I have been with T-Mobile since it was VoiceStream, before they upgraded from Jamie Lee Curtis to Catherine Zeta-Jones, partly because they were on GSM when everyone else was still on CDMA. This new move further validates my choice.

[@_RabbitLeader]

ASTS Spacemobile will also be offering 5g broadband via standard smart mobile. No fees nothing all provided through your mobile phone operator because ASTS Spacemobile has signed up most of the mobile companies, Vodafone, Orange, AT&T, American Tower, Rakuten and many more!

[@phototristan]

Wow, when is Starlink going public?

[@TheGogetassj]

Starlink is part of SpaceX. So whenever SpaceX is going public

[@revaddict]

They want to spin off Starlink few years down the line..

[@eduardtarniceriu102]

I think they will separate Starlink from Space X in the future and go public. We will see

[@wiredvibe1678]

Never.

[@wiredvibe1678]

@@eduardtarniceriu102 it will never go public. Elon says one of his biggest regrets was making tesla public. He does not like dealing with investors.

[@davedivesdeeper]

Tmobile is becoming what AT&T used to be to the economy.

[@tslaEnglish]

Minds are blown daily by Elon Musk

[@oldpain7625]

Gotta love the chopsticks. 😁

[@firstnamelastname6699]

@@oldpain7625 bro

[@johnwurts3953]

Elon is the Goat 🐐

[@chrivison]

Great inquiry on if emergency services can give the alpha or beta a try… their input is vastly underrated

[@shirolee]

This is pretty freaking cool!

[@kubyoindiya3269]

Imagine an alien looks into our Solar System with a telescope on mars and then first thing they see is a sign that says, "We deliver outstanding wireless experience, T-Mobile."

[@BabyMikeVenom]

*They come buy a iPhone*

[@americanwolfke5sqb916]

Elons face right after he says without towers you can still connect

[@anishsomani]

This is going to be amazing integration. Especially as we can use our existing devices

[@BuzzMoves365]

Any other company would make it proprietary only to maximize profits, aka Tesla phone. No. He makes this available to everyone because it helps everyone. Bravo 👏

[@fjalics]

How about a starlink terminal that can act as a mini cell tower on top of an electrical pole in little rural towns with crappy to no service.

[@dogtato]

they did address that, about starlink providing backbone service for tmobile, so yes

[@ChristopherRadoff]

T mobile guy said they were open to that!!! That is what I thought the whole announcement would be. This is pretty amazing.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

You should check with the cellphone company who has the frequency rights in your area. Some cellphone companies are allowing people to put up private owned cellphone towers in areas where they aren't planning on it. You'll make money too. You can use air fiber to a backhaul location if necessary

[@trihard7323]

I don't think it will work cell towers send and receive signal from all directions at once while the starlink dish is highly directional.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

@@trihard7323 Yelp, it points straight at earth instead of sending signals to the moon or outer space

[@panpiper]

Cell phones just became Sat phones.

[@Back_Fire2468]

*will be

[@DeSinc]

I love how he just points at the actual working spaceships behind him so casually when describing how the new V2 satellites will be going up. "Those things." ☝ 7:33

[@mahantesh1243]

Look at those gaint rockets in the back @2:09 😍 , Incredible!

[@real_andrii]

If they will make it a reality, it will be a miracle. Can't imagine the sensitivity of the receiver on the satellite side. And it would be very easy to flood and involuntarily DDoS it with lots of users' requests to register in the cell. Crazy complex technical task.

[@philcarpenter]

Goodbye evil despot leaders all over the world 😂. If you can't control the flow of info, you can't control the public. This is great!

[@mluc1111]

Is Tesla phone coming soon???

[@YorkshireDom]

It's a really great idea, but it's nothing new. AST Space Mobile has been working on this for a while now and will offer greater speeds and capability. They are due to launch their final test satellite in the coming weeks, with an operational constellation rollout starting next year.

[@ShaunHusain]

Meanwhile how many thousand starlink satellites are already operational? Don't get me wrong competition is good for us the consumers but lots of talk about ast in comments here but talk is cheap.

[@jannichi6431]

💯🚀🛸

[@jayt3972]

They haven't even launched their test satellite yet.

[@jayt3972]

More importantly how many satellites will they launch and how many customers can they serve concurrently?

[@jannichi6431]

@@jayt3972 thanks, was up early for NASAs test flight this A.M.,, maybe Friday. Elon makes it look easy, did I hear 30+ in a weekend over the summer? WOW, I do realize the distance and within orbit distance. Let me know if you have any fav feeds or websites. NASA good do a better marketing job for sure. Extra admiration in Texas for Elon, have LOVED planes since childhood twin seater and friends/trips to Clear Lake and the Cape, FL. Only Lockheed (Hubbel) in a professional way, and that was finance, not engineering. Appreciate your comments, happy Star gazing 🌠💫🍀

[@tankdog03ify]

Wondering if they will include metrobyt-mobile top plan subscribers too? 🤔

[@d4hoppy]

Elon, the guy that never stops.

[@jlmwatchman]

I don’t watch too many videos about Starlink, but I was thinking they should have kept the answers simple. Just say something like, it will work like a regular mobile service that can be accessed around the world. Until the Starlink system is fully assembled there will be some lag time when the service is overloaded, like normal cell services. After all of the Gen 2, Starlink Satellites are up, millions of people can watch streaming videos. But from the start, thousands of calls, texts, and emails will be streaming fast where there are enough satellites. If they did that, they would have had more time to answer the last question, Will Starlink be used around the solar system? The answer I was expecting was, “Yes, that is why SpaceX started Starlink, but we first need to use it around the world. To the Moon we will start with one Gen 2 Satellite at each fuel depo, so we can have real-time communications from the Lunar Gateway. After we have thousands of people on the Moon, we will add more Starlink Satellites at the fuel depots. We will do the same thing as the city on Mars grows, so you can text your grandparents who have retired to Mars with little delay. I understand there were other questions, but they could have been answered with more general answers. Understood in the right context? Starlink is to grant phone service to locations without any mobile phone services. The next question that they should have had time to answer should have been about the development of faster-than-light laser communications. I’m guessing lasers will be used from Earth to Mars with Generation 3 Starlink Satellites or will Starlink already be using laser relays? I’m asking because I don’t know the first thing about how Starlink works???

[@igotzelda]

there's no such thing as faster than light communication

[@igotzelda]

@@jlmwatchman I mean it's not possible , as far as our understanding of physics goes, there is no such thing as faster than light

[@JamesBlacklock]

So I'm not particularly knowledgeable about mobile carrier spectrums and such, but what I am hearing from this talk is that the only thing T-Mobile is bringing to the table is a monopoly on a certain range of the spectrum.

[@frenchyalicea649]

Thats one of the most valuable parts of the mobile infrastructure. It determines how much information can be transmitted, how quickly, and how much buildings etc might interfere with the signal. Its a major asset.

[@gilbertanderson3456]

T-Mobile also brings a sizable customer base (including me). This is another revenue stream for Starlink and a significant service improvement for T-Mobile's customers.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

The Tesla phone needs t mobile also.

[@CarlosCruz-ll5ez]

I was about to return my T-Mobile home internet router because of disconnecting issues but after watching this video I will hold on and see if this Star link partnership works!

[@stephenbond3961]

Will this be available in Canada?

[@laxmibarua4118]

I work as a Tmob executive. we receive many calls daily whr customers complain abt services and coverage issues...whr the modernization is done but still they face same issues..and when they visit store they are duped by the store reps to upgrade phones..bcs they wnted to meet their sales targets..thts not true.. never listen to store guys..just call or chat with us, if the issue is escalated, network ticket is created and still no issue is found then simply cancel your services and change carriers..we are not allowed to proactively offer cancellation to any customer. Thus if u guys are looking to cancel just dont " threat" just say it and change carriers instead of getting trapped by our retention policy whr we offer u credits, false promise, a network booster...but the truth is if its not working after so many attempts it wont work ever...so instead of staying and getting frustrated day on day...its better to cancel and move on..

[@brianparquette1408]

Can i put the antenna on top of my prius maybe weld in on?

[@johannesdolch]

"Hi, first of all it's important that i tell you all my website and then i'm gonna ask a question that demonstrates that i haven't listened to a single word you said until now, thank you."

[@rivergrrrl1256]

CLEAR SKY being mentioned and volcanic eruptions not being mentioned made me want to ask what effect volcanic spewing would have on service? That would be asking a lot but would texting still be available?

[@kb8570]

Elon Musk and his team should be given the noble prize for helping humanity. It's disgusting how the American media tries demonise Elon Musk and even Tesla.

[@shanekenny9082]

He is useless and cannot deliver anything! Just surviving and begging for government funds and blocking things like public transport. He should absolutely be in jail.

[@PrederNationteam74]

*What about T mobile home internet? What does it mean for that?*

[@dogtato]

it means if your home internet goes out, and your local cell tower also goes out, you can still send texts on your phone. if you want to use starlink for internet, you need a proper starlink antenna

[@PrederNationteam74]

@@dogtato *So it won't boost t mobiles internet speed?*

[@Muskar2]

@@PrederNationteam74 Only if you live in an extremely remote location with barely any people for many miles

[@Bryan-Hensley]

@@dogtato starlink is not going to cut their own throat. You'll have to purchase starlink internet instead.

[@Bryan-Hensley]

@@PrederNationteam74 nope. You'll simply have signal everywhere in the USA.

[@xDMrGarrison]

It's really cool that they're solving the problem of places having zero internet connection, as opposed to just competing for who has the biggest baddest connection.

[@NightwatchN8]

Skynet will be great, thank you "Lord Musk"

[@h3rndzj834]

The last question… Musk and his (dream big) answers!!!🚀

[@mr.j.l.8030]

So what do we do?

[@denniss1211]

Will this work with other companies other that T-mobile in the days to come?

[@peterliljequist160]

No, T mobile will not share unless they get paid by other carriers

[@nathanrobinett449]

That's pretty dang cool like cool as when the first iphone came out in 2007

[@honestjoe632]

Such a great solution for under developed countries, will almost be the equivalent of bringing power to the people…

[@worrel8121]

if this can be done for any phone can you imagine those countries with dictators who blocks communication for outside resources? this will change the landscape for people with no true information due to their dictators.

[@helloterran]

So 5x5 metets antenna for text msg, that won't bring in any additional income to TMO or SpX? I'm just not convinced.

[@Sammasambuddha]

I've been on starlinks wait list almost two years. Mid-mid west. Where's my starlink?

[@matthewmarszowski8493]

cnet is my new favorite channel

[@theblazedbro]

Those “online” questions defiantly just the PR team asking prepped questions hahaha

[@LogixXtreme]

And honestly I do not mind, because their answers provided valuable and interesting information.

[@JustWanderingHighlights]

Will this be able to get signal in the backcountry areas where there is absolutely no signal?

[@ShotgunAFlyboy]

Absolutely incredible

[@jaredschoenbrun]

Will this provide GPS signal in remote areas?

[@tatradak]

This is actually a very historic moment....mobile all over the world....a new style for Scooter!

[@celebrityrog]

Over a decade ago Telstra in Australia got together with Iridium and did the same thing. Thuraya satellite also has a case for phones to turn cellular devices into satellite phones. This isn’t new at all.

[@andycampbell91]

"Coverage Above and Beyond" T-Mobile showed a plan today... To cover all the USA... With links to help all those in need...To phone for aid at Starlink speed!😃

[@ideasofaman]

will this connect users in areas where governments shutdown the internet?

[@androidaccount7743]

So ultimately we will have our own satellite phones?

[@agapepeace4477]

So if T mobile is the uncarrier why have I had zero bars for over a year in Calhoun GA???

[@jameslevierge9480]

ASTS SpaceMobile has been working on doing the same thing as these guys are

[@supercolor222]

open in Cambodia as well we waiting for your starlink for long time

[@josuardgonzalesmedia]

Starship already 🤯

[@capser86]

This technology will save many lives in the future

[@Sobek88]

They are providing a safety line for everyone in the world at all times...

[@felixr3259]

Today starlink.... tomorrow mars travel!

[@wac55]

When is 5he Tesla pi phone out in Australia

[@pluto0765]

Everything moving fast yo

[@revolting22]

Does this mean I have to switch carriers?

[@_RabbitLeader]

ASTS Spacemobile is well ahead in this technology and due to launch in 2024 and having the backing of many many more mobile companies including Vodafone, Orange, AT&T, American Tower, Rakuten to mention a few…. And will be 5g broadband some limited texting service.

[@TaylorSwifty69]

So other carriers like Verizon will also have this feature?

[@_RabbitLeader]

@@TaylorSwifty69 If they sign up with ASTS or Elon Musk’s shut texting service.

[@_RabbitLeader]

@@TaylorSwifty69 Verizon have been quiet. Waiting and watching to decide who to with but if BW3 tests are successful and no reason why they should not because this I has been years of testing, then Verizon will sign up.

[@XORTION]

What does starlink do? Is it just connection and speed

[@JR-rh3mx]

If i have tmobile and i travel to mexico will i will be able to get signal

[@alexespino9199]

That’s already a thing, it was only data roaming speeds before but now depending on ur plan you have 5GB of I think 5G speeds before it slows down to just data roaming speeds

[@robertsterner408]

That's my Boy Mr M

[@Arroyoruiz]

Its not exclusive to T-Mobile. Starlink will be partnering with AT&T and Verizon soon also!

[@Badadodadoop]

I hope this technology will save lives!

[@gluciano]

T-Mobile is awesome!

[@suissdagout5153]

The birds come to play and sing for me in the morning, believe ?

[@chookchack]

Tmobile’s perk giving free international roaming is paying up attracting elon musk’s partnership. Big thing for those who travel.

[@autolovers1]

Is that means We’re going to have signal everywhere???😮

[@KingLion00]

Put it on Georgia... there are spots with no data...

[@grzegorzkapica7930]

Why no source link to the full interview? I find such things annoying.

[@josephdirnfeld3593]

Gotta love it, keep investing with Elon

[@boluytjc]

It is funny to see everyone so excited about this, when AST Spacemobile has a 3 to 5 year lead, and will be offering full phone functionality with 4G/5G speeds (not just text) in dead zones. They have deals with many of the phone operators covering 1.8 Billion existing subscribers. A great investment. Symbol ASTS.

[@daniel_960_]

Also leo satellites? If that's the case they definitely won't be providing 4g or 5g speeds.

[@boluytjc]

@@daniel_960_ Yes, Leo satellites, and Yes will be doing 4G/5G speeds.

[@revmsj]

Then are we to assume they will be launching a large constellation to rival Starlink’s??

[@daniel_960_]

@@boluytjc I tell you that's not possible. At least over 4g or 5g. Maybe also with same tech as Starlink. Starlink provides 5g speeds over the dish or 5g over cellular but absolutely without 5g speeds. Few mbit per cell over cellular from satellite.

[@boluytjc]

@@revmsj Yes, but they only need 12 satellites to cover the equator. I believe 250 to cover the Globe. These are big satellites.

[@cheryldelosangelesa.7116]

Your plan in Philippines please 🙏

[@mimmipiggast2243]

This is an epic feature! Natural catastrophies will become more and more common w climate change and this will save many lives!! ❤️ ❤️

[@lindalafrance2450]

Will that be good bye to Roger's and bell?

[@matthewsheythe2733]

Will the T-Mobile at home modem directly connect to the Starlink satellites?

[@Back_Fire2468]

Probably not, bc this is only going to be 3-4mb, and most likely the signal will be vary broken. I'm no expert though

[@matthewsheythe2733]

@@Back_Fire2468 Thanks for your feedback. Having Starlink connected to my phone doesn't help with keeping connected with my PC. Remote working from home is not an option for many people.

[@Muskar2]

To my understanding, that would only be the case if your modem has a clear view of the sky and that you're either in a very remote location or as a low bandwidth backup to when disasters occur.

[@matthewspencer2094]

@@matthewsheythe2733 That's what starlink (internet) is for. I have family in a cell deadzone with no fiber/copper line access. They work from home using starlink.

[@mr.j.l.8030]

Please make sure my entries are private cuz otherwise this could be baaaaaad

[@sherylburgeson201]

Will it light up the sky @ night, will they be visible?