T-Mobile is now offering satellite data support for a select few iOS apps, in addition to Android phones. With the recent release of iOS 26, certain apps like Apple Compass, Apple Fitness, Apple Maps, Apple Messages, Apple Music, and Apple Weather can now utilize satellite data through T-Mobile's network. However, Apple is displaying reluctance towards this feature, as they are encouraging users to rely on the iPhone's built-in satellite capabilities instead of using T-Mobile's service. Despite T-Mobile's efforts to optimize more apps for satellite data usage, Apple's limitations on the use of third-party satellite features remain in place.
Apple now lets you turn off carrier-provided satellite features.
reminds users that even if their service provider offers satellite features, they can still use the iPhone's built-in satellite features instead. Its website has been updated to inform users that carrier-provided satellite features can be turned off in the Settings app.
