Last month, I submitted my application to join T-Mobile‘s T-Satellite beta program which will give me 90 days of free direct-to-cell service. This means that if I find myself in a dead zone without any cellular signal, I’ll be able to send a text using satellites orbiting the planet. You don’t need to be a T-Mobile subscriber to test the beta. Like half of all those who submitted an application to try T-Satellite, I am not a T-Mobile subscriber..
If you signed up for the T-Satellite beta, you’ll get this email soon enough. It lists the things you can expect to receive as a beta tester including:
- Free satellite service.
- Access to T-Mobile‘s traditional 5G network, including 50GB of high-speed data and unlimited texts.
- T‑Mobile benefits like $5 movie tickets, 25% off concert tickets, travel discounts, and T‑Mobile Tuesdays for free stuff and great perks every week
- You will also receive a $5 Early Adopter discount for satellite service when the beta is over. This will reduce the cost of the service to $10 per month from $15.
This is pretty cool because even though I’m not a T-Mobile subscriber, it sounds as though I will be able to take advantage of certain freebies including the best rewards program in the industry bar none: T-Mobile Tuesdays,
Keep in mind that if you do sign up for the beta, it automatically renews at a rate of $10 per month when the beta ends. Prevent a billing surprise by knowing the date when your free 90-day beta expires.
