SpaceX founder Elon Musk and T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert said the two companies are working to end "network dead spots" and will launch a new mobile service powered by Starlink's second-generation satellites and T-Mobile bandwidth support.

Space , the service is supported by Starlink second-generation satellites and T-Mobile bandwidth.

Speaking at the SpaceX base in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday night, Sievert said T-Mobile would work to integrate "some of the mid-band PCS spectrum" into Starlink satellites launching next year. T-Mobile users will be able to use SMS, MMS and some instant messaging services from remote locations in 48 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico and Hawaii, and even some areas in the water.

Sievert said that eventually, the service will have voice support. T-Mobile plans to include the service in its most popular mobile plans. He also revealed that the service will be launched next year and can be used with existing mobile phones. Mobile users do not need to buy new mobile phones and the service will be launched in phases.

Musk said that this service will work with the second generation satellites of Starlink , which will be launched next year. They have very large antennas and will be able to send signals directly to mobile phones.

Musk specifically pointed out: "This service cannot be compared with the bandwidth of a Starlink user terminal, but it will support sending and receiving text messages and images, and if there are not many people in the community, it can even support video calls. From now on, there will be no Tragedies caused by getting lost will happen again. If they can make a phone call, they can ask for help."

Starlink consists of a network of satellites launched into low-Earth orbit and aims to provide high-speed Internet to remote areas around the world. SpaceX has launched more than 2,700 satellites to support the network, well ahead of rivals OneWeb and Amazon ’s Project Kuiper.

Musk and Sievert said they are seeking partnerships with mobile operators around the world who would be interested in reciprocal spectrum sharing agreements so that their customers traveling to the United States can use the service. Musk and Sievert have also invited overseas airlines to join their alliance.