I'm very worried about the Starlink support that Apple implemented "in secret" on iOS devices and have blocked all new updates.
Will there be a way to 100% opt out of Starlink in the future or do I need to get a new phone? I don't want Elon Putin Musk having the slightest theoretical opportunity of accessing my device
Apple didn’t implement anything “in secret”.
Let’s get this straight once and for all. Apple is including the ability to make calls via satellite into iOS. This is a standards based protocol.
Apple is NOT partnering with Starlink. The carriers are free to partner with whatever satellite service providers they like.
So far, T-Mobile is the only carrier that’s implemented this in ANY way. it is currently in beta. T-Mobile has chosen Starlink as their satellite partner. If you don’t like it, don’t use T-Mobile or don’t join their beta program.
Even if you do opt into the service it does NOT give Starlink or Elon Musk access to your phone. Just as using AT&T or Verizon for cellular service does not give them access to your phone. The service provider, whether it’s cellular, satellite, or WiFi carries the traffic and routes it from one place to another. That’s all.
Please stop it with the ridiculous paranoia.
This functionality is going to be included in pretty much every smart phone in the near future, whether it’s an iPhone, Android device, or something else.
How does it support Starlink outside the mobile network if it's supposed to work where there's no mobile network coverage?
But how is it actived on the phone? If it's only a setting, I'm still worried, as it doesn't have to go through the mobile network, but can connect directly to starlink
Then why does it require an iOS 18.3 update? Something is being installed. If it needs to go via a T-mobile network to work, fine..I don't have to worry, but then what's the point?
Why is it that the less people know about technology, the more they will argue they are right?
The cellular modem chips that supports satellite communications.
Finally a useful answer.
Funny, I was going to post the Wiki link about the Dunning-Kruger effect but I thought it would have been a bit overkill.
It fits. When I taught photography I did a whole class on it. Learning about it helps reshape young minds.
I'm exiting this thread and leaving it in your more patient hands then myself.
Yeah, unsuspecting was a poor choice of words. Naive, maybe?
That only works with normal companies that are motivated by revenue. Here we have a bad actor that is motivated by entirely different things.
How to be 100% sure Starlink can't be used with my iOS devices
