The latest update Apple rolled out for the iPhone allows T-Mobile customers — a select few, for now — to be able to send text messages even in locations where they have no coverage. iOS 18.3 adds support for SpaceX and T-Mobile's direct-to-cell satellite service,

With the rollout of iOS 18.3, select T-Mobile customers in the US are being enrolled to test the new Starlink statellite communication support on iPhone

Phone users can now receive text messages without a mobile network, thanks to Elon Musk's Starlink Direct to Cell update. This service is currently in the beta testing phase and is available to a few selected users.