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Need More Coverage in Remote Places? Starlink Beta is here now

What is Starlink?

Starlink is a satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX (yes, that guy– you may know him from other stuff recently). The program consists of thousands of small satellites orbiting Earth to deliver high-speed internet access globally. The primary goal of Starlink is to bring internet to remote regions and improve connectivity in cities with coverage issues.

Standard Starlink Service

The standard Starlink service is designed for users who require reliable internet connectivity. Here are the details:

  • Starlink is currently available for beta in numerous countries, with coverage expanding regularly.
  • Speed: Users can expect speeds ranging from 50 Mbps to 150 Mbps, with latency between 20 ms to 40 ms.

Starlink and Wireless Services: Current Interaction

Currently, Starlink operates independently but complements traditional wireless services like AT&T and Verizon.

  • Starlink’s satellite network enables internet access in regions where other carrier infrastructure may be lacking or non-existent. This helps coverage in rural and remote areas.
  • Starlink can enhance connectivity in urban areas by providing an additional layer of internet service, especially in places with high user density.
  • In locations where existing carriers provide service, Starlink can serve as a backup option, providing additional internet access during outages or network congestion.
  • High-speed internet from Starlink can integrate with wireless services to offer seamless connectivity. Users may switch between satellite and existing carrier networks based on availability and performance.

Starlink is now in Beta testing until July 2025. Here’s a great video on the Starlink basics from Mobile Internet Resource Center:

Updated Pricing

The pricing from Starlink looks like this:

  • Free for all users in Starlink Beta testing until July 2025.
  • The beta is free for all. When T-Satellite launches in July, it will be included with the Experience Beyond and Go5G Next plans. For a limited time, when consumer users sign up for Experience More, they will get free satellite service through the end of the year
  • For other Consumer Users on T-Mobile, they will start billing in July 2025 at $10 per device per month (limited time) will likely increase to $15 per month. Some eligible plans will include Starlink in the T-Mobile Plan.
  • All other Consumer users, including Verizon and AT&T customers, can get it for a limited time for $10/mo. (savings of $5/mo)
  • Corporate users on other carriers (AT&T, Verizon) will start billing in July 2025. Pricing was published at $10-$20 per user per month but remains TBD .
  • Currently, Starlink is only available for text messages. Voice and data to follow at a later date (discussed above in the video).

Next Steps

We have been talking with our customers about Starlink and will continue to get information from users on Beta testing. Please let us know how we can help assist.

You can sign up for the T-Mobile Starlink beta here: https://www.t-mobile.com/coverage/satellite-phone-service:

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“Deadline Alert Today! Accept Apple Business Manager Terms or Lose Access After April 14!”

Apple Business Manager (ABM) Terms Update: What You Need to Know

Apple announced updates to the terms and conditions for its Business Manager platform. This will impact how administrators manage and deploy devices and apps.

Key Changes

  1. Acceptance Required: Administrators must log in to Apple Business Manager and accept the new terms and conditions before they can enroll new devices or deploy new apps. This acceptance is required to maintain ABM functionality.
  2. Impact on Device Enrollment: Failure to accept the updated terms may result in the inability to auto enroll new devices.
  3. Pop-Up Notification: The updated terms will appear as a pop-up notification when administrators first log in to ABM. If skipped, administrators will need to log out and back in to see the prompt again.

Steps to Accept the New Terms

  1. Log In: Administrators should log in to Apple Business Manager as soon as possible on April 14 to review and accept the new terms.
  2. Follow Prompts: Look for the pop-up notification and follow the prompts to accept the updated terms.
  3. Verify Acceptance: After accepting the terms, it may take some time for the changes to be fully processed. Administrators should verify that the acceptance has been confirmed to avoid any disruptions.

Why?

By accepting the new terms, administrators ensure that their organization remains compliant with Apple’s policies and can continue to leverage the full capabilities of Apple Business Manager.

We are……Still Protecting Your Wireless Rights……………………..

Want to Know Where Users are using their 100 GB of Data? Here’s How to see Data Usage on Samsung Androids

Samsung Smartphones: View how much data you’re using 

Users are often saying how they don’t know how they have used so much data on a corporate device. Here’s how to see a user’s data usage on an Android device. Then, interventions as necessary depending on the usage.

  1. Swipe down from the home screen and open the app drawer
  2. Open the Settings app.

3. Tap Connections. 

4. Select Data usage. 

Tap Mobile data usage. 

A data usage graph displays the relevant details, such as the billing cycle, data usage limit, data usage warning limit, and consumption by installed apps on the phone. 

Have fun with this one and we are ……Still Protecting your wireless RIghts………

Your data is at risk with Apple’s Forced Entry Breach. Now there’s a software fix!

Whats Happening?
Apple has issued an emergency iOS software version 14.8 to help mitigate the effects of Apple devices being able to be breached without any user action (known as a “Forced Entry Breach” or a “Zero Click Exploit”). This breach impacts every Apple device (iPhone, iPad, MAC and Apple watches).

Yikes.
Yes. An estimated 50,000 iPhones have been infected by this breach (called Pegasus) which is believed to have been initiated in the middle east to gain sensitive data.

The breach can be enacted without any action from the target, unlike most cyber-attacks where the user is tricked into downloading an attachment or clicking a link with embedded malware.

What can i do about it?
Immediately update your iOS software. iPhone users should update to the latest iOS version 14.8 by going to:

>General

>Software Update

>iOS 14.8

>Download and install.

Techcrunch states, “Pegasus gives its government customers near-complete access to a target’s device, including their personal data, photos, messages and location”

Here are some more resources:

Techcrunch

CNBC

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Hotspots are literally HOT! Verizon recalls Ellipsis Jetpacks for fire hazard

According to Verizon’s website: “Verizon is working with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall Ellipsis Jetpack mobile hotspot devices, including models MHS900L, MHS900LS and MHS900LPP…….it has been determined that the lithium-ion battery in the Ellipsis Jetpack devices can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard.”

Verizon has recalled over 2.5 million hotspots due to battery overheating issues.

The batteries in these devices can overheat causing a burn and/or fire hazard. Verizon has sent two over the air (OTA) updates to these devices to assist in reducing the risks. Details about how to avoid overheating can be found here: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/statement-regarding-us-consumer-product-safety-commission-recall

Verizon is working to replace these devices to users at no cost.

Complete information for customers can be found at ellipsisjetpackrecall.expertinquiry.com or by calling 855-205-2627.

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