Elon Musk Says Tesla EVs Also Connect to SpaceX Starlink’s Satellites That Works with T-Mobile

Elon Musk confirms that Tesla electric vehicles (EVs) could also connect to the second-generation SpaceX Starlink internet satellite, which enables T-Mobile phones to connect directly.

SpaceX and T-Mobile are partnering to allow phone users to connect their mobile devices to satellite internet, potentially eliminating dead spots in various remote areas.

Elon Musk Says Tesla EVs Could Also Connect to SpaceX Starlink New Satellite Internet

Shortly after the joint event of mega-billionaire entrepreneur Musk and T-Mobile Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mike Sievert concluded their event at the SpaceX facility in Texas, the Tesla boss now says it also works with its EVs.

As per the latest news report from CNBC, Musk confirmed that the second iteration of the Starlink internet satellites would allow T-Mobile phones to connect directly.

The Tesla CEO teased that the new service would enter its beta phase once SpaceX has launched the second-generation Starlink satellites to orbit.

According to a recent report by The Verge, the SpaceX and Tesla founder might have recently concluded his joint event with the T-Mobile boss, but he is not done with answering queries on Twitter.

The official Twitter account of Musk responded to one of the questions regarding the new SpaceX Starlink satellite service.

A user, who goes by the name Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, asked the wealthiest man in the world if the EV maker would also benefit from the new Starlink internet satellites with its premium connectivity option.

The mega-billionaire straight up answered the question in his recent tweet, confirming that the new version of Starlink internet would also work with the all-electric cars of Tesla.

The Verge notes in the same report that Tesla EVs could currently only connect to the LTE network of AT&T.

But it looks like that once the new version of Starlink satellites launches, Tesla cars could also enjoy the new service, along with T-Mobile phone users.

SpaceX and T-Mobile Seeks to Connect Phones to Satellite Internet

Both chief executives announced during the event that the new internet service would allow T-Mobile customers to connect to the satellites of SpaceX Starlink.

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A Deutsche Telekom T-Mobile logo hangs under pink umbrellas at the stand of the German telecommunications giant at the 2014 CeBIT computer technology trade fair on March 10, 2014 in Hanover, central Germany.

It should let users of the giant carrier send text messages and MMS, along with using select messaging apps.

Meanwhile, Musk goes on to add that it could also likely allow them to also send "a little bit of video," CNBC reports.

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Written by Teejay Boris