Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- T-Mobile has activated free satellite based cellular connectivity in parts of the United States as Winter Storm Fern advances across large swathes of the country, aiming to keep customers connected during potential network disruptions.

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The telecom operator confirmed that Starlink-powered satellite texting, branded as T-Satellite, has been made available at no cost for users in storm-affected areas with compatible devices. The move is intended to ensure basic communication remains possible if traditional cellular infrastructure is damaged or overwhelmed by severe weather conditions.

Under normal circumstances, T-Satellite is offered as a $...