It's official: goodbye to no cell phone coverage thanks to Elon Musk and T-Mobile.

Technological development is leading us to achieve goals and accomplishments that were previously unthinkable, especially when it comes to staying connected to the rest of the world. Thanks to the Internet, we can connect with anyone anywhere in the world almost instantly.

Although it's true that there's still one issue pending: the areas without coverage. While it's true that this has improved significantly and there are fewer and fewer places without coverage , this problem still persists in the most remote and inhospitable areas.

But Elon Musk has been working on a solution for years, and now, together with the telecommunications company T-Mobile, they've taken the final step toward eliminating the areas without coverage . This is because, after months of testing, both companies have announced the official launch of satellite mobile connectivity.

To this end, T-Mobile has partnered with Starlink to leverage the services of both companies and offer what they've dubbed the "best mobile network in the US." This is because it will be based on satellite connectivity, not just traditional cell phone towers, which aren't capable of providing connectivity to every corner of the globe.

As explained , starting July 23, T-Satellite (that's the service's name) will be official and will cost $10 per month. It stands out because you don't need to be a customer of the company, as you can combine it with your current carrier service . Best of all, it doesn't require any type of antenna or special equipment to operate, although it's true that only phones launched in the last four years have the technology to use satellite connectivity to send and receive messages even in places without coverage.

This service is activated when you lose coverage with your usual service, and for now it will only allow you to send text messages , although they have confirmed that they are working to allow you to browse the internet starting next October 1st and access your favorite apps like WhatsApp or X (formerly Twitter).

You may remember that Apple launched a similar feature in 2022, using satellite connectivity to allow iPhone owners to send messages or share their location when they lost coverage. However, this is different and more relevant because anyone (who pays) can use this service without having to join the company.

Starlink has a fleet of more than 650 satellites in the sky, so starting July 23, there won't be a single corner of the planet without mobile connectivity, as the nearly 2 million users who have tested the beta version of this technology can confirm.