For now, T-Mobile restricts the beta for SpaceX's direct-to-cell Starlink system to Samsung S24 phones and two Galaxy foldable models.

T-Mobile has reportedly started activating satellite network connectivity and messaging for some Samsung Galaxy users who signed up for the beta.

Several users who signed up for the T-Mobile satellite messaging service beta have reported that the feature has been activated on their devices. The carrier opened registration for a direct-to-cell satellite service beta test with Starlink in December.

Monday's Starlink liftoff took place roughly 8½ hours after Blue Origin crews scrubbed their early morning bid to launch the first New Glenn rocket.

The 21 satellites from the Starlink company, owned by SpaceX, will be heading to low-Earth orbit to join the thousands already there. And 13 of them have direct to cell capabilities, explained Starlink. Once deployed and in their orbit, they will provide internet service to many parts of Earth.