I saw that Apple would be partnering with Starlink for satellite messaging coverage and I'd like to ensure that there is a way to opt out of this as a personal choice.
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There are two separate satellite-related communications paths associated with Apple,kPhone, given the recent announcement.
There is the original out-of-coverage satellite access provided by Apple, and that coverage involves Globalstar.
There is now the recently-announced direct-to-satellite cellular, and that depends on the chosen cellular carrier and cellular plan. That includes the T-Mobile coverage (currently in beta) involving Starlink.
If you don’t want any dealing with SpaceX Starlink, then you’ll want to discuss that with T-Mobile if they’re your carrier, if (when?) the T-Mobile direct-to-satellite beta concludes with general coverage availability. Or discuss that preference with whatever other terrestrial carriers might eventually add Starlink coverage, or with whatever carriers might align with Kuiper*.
The recent announcement around Apple was the addition of Apple iPhone to the T-Mobile beta, as that beta was previously only available to Android devices.
*if and when the Kuiper constellation comes online, and if and when Kuiper then adds direct-to-satellite coverage.
I have no interest in having starlink or anything associated with Elon Musk connected to my iPhone. If I can’t turn this feature my beloved iPhone will be changed to an android. How can I turn this feature off?
IronWisp wrote:
The fact that it will be mandatory is ridiculous. Reconsider apple
No, what’s ridiculous is the fact that you haven’t managed to comprehend anything that’s been said in 6 pages of posts.
Your own post in the thread you just typed says it’s mandatory with certain carriers. So which is it bro? I just read your myth thread. And even you typed mandatory. If all 50 media outlets are wrong on this forced partnership what’s your source? I don’t see Apple clearing it up
I read numerous articles. If there is one in particular you would like me to read, I’d be happy to. However, your lack of any questions or attributable links to validate your repeated statements amounts to nothing more than FUD, Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. At this point your comments are not credible and lack any facts.
It’s mandatory for t-mobile users. I can literally see it right now. You aren’t going to just gas lite me. It doesn’t say anything about beta. It literally says demo then you have it. No info about how to remove it or what it was. If you aren’t doing to help stop commenting non sense.
IronWisp wrote:
It’s mandatory for t-mobile users. I can literally see it right now. You aren’t going to just gas lite me. It doesn’t say anything about beta. It literally says demo then you have it. No info about how to remove it or what it was. If you aren’t doing to help stop commenting non sense.
Who is "gaslighting" whom? You are the one who hasn't provided any external sources to support your position. On the other hand, regular posters here have been providing you with links to sources.
Please provide a link to any reliable source that says the service is mandatory. People here are always willing to learn new things.
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I want nothing to do with Starlink and Elon Musk. I have been an iPhone user for many years. But I will switch to an Android if I am not given an option so I don’t have to connect with Starlink. I don’t have T-Mobile as a carrier, thank goodness. And my software updates are turned off. No more secret partnerships please for Apple, especially with someone like Musk.
Beth Smith 939 wrote:
I want nothing to do with Starlink and Elon Musk. I have been an iPhone user for many years. But I will switch to an Android if I am not given an option so I don’t have to connect with Starlink. I don’t have T-Mobile as a carrier, thank goodness. And my software updates are turned off. No more secret partnerships please for Apple, especially with someone like Musk.
Really? Did you not read anything past the first post? Great idea. Go to Android. No one cares. But how disappointed you'll be to learn Android has had access to Starlink THROUGH T-MOBILE far longer than iPhone has had access THROUGH T-MOBILE.
Read the thread or at LEAST read this --> The Starlink Myth - Apple Community
Bob Timmons wrote:
my software updates are turned off.
Brilliant. You just missed about 20 important security updates.
30, actually:
I don’t want any of my Apple devices connected in anyway with anything musk…. How can i opt out? In the future, i plan on staying away from anything that musk is involved with.acquiring devices that are
I own and have endorsed ownership across all of Apple products for more than 15 years. I will retract earlier statements and return or replace every apple product I own if this is reality. Elon Musk now having his hand in the government will not also have his hand on all of my personal and private information. Do as you will Apple. The oligarchy is yours.
Otterbox27 wrote:
I own and have endorsed ownership across all of Apple products for more than 15 years. I will retract earlier statements and return or replace every apple product I own if this is reality. Elon Musk now having his hand in the government will not also have his hand on all of my personal and private information. Do as you will Apple. The oligarchy is yours.
Maybe read this --> The Starlink Myth - Apple Community
Otterbox27 wrote:
I own and have endorsed ownership across all of Apple products for more than 15 years. I will retract earlier statements and return or replace every apple product I own if this is reality.
Okay. Go ahead. I don't mind.
Hello~ Another user in another thread said that they were going to throw all of their Apple devices in the Gulf of America so as long as you don’t do that and pollute our precious waterways then I am fine with your decision. Take care. Oh…Android has been doing this same thing with Starlink for much longer so a landline may be your only choice…
~Katana-San~
Otterbox27 wrote:
I own and have endorsed ownership across all of Apple products for more than 15 years. I will retract earlier statements and return or replace every apple product I own if this is reality. Elon Musk now having his hand in the government will not also have his hand on all of my personal and private information. Do as you will Apple. The oligarchy is yours.
What are you going to replace your Apple products with? All Android phones already have StarLink service through T-Mobile.
Opt out of Starlink coverage on iPhone?
