T-mobile simplifies online sign-up for at&t and verizon t-satellite users

T-Mobile is seeking to boost usage of its T-Satellite service by making it easier for AT&T and Verizon customers to sign up online.

T-mobile simplifies t-satellite sign-up for at&t and verizon customers

During the beta phase, T-Mobile allowed all users, including those from AT&T and Verizon, to enroll via its website. However, when T-Satellite went live last year, AT&T and Verizon customers were required to call the carrier or visit a store to sign up. This convoluted process has now been scrapped, as first spotted by PCMag. AT&T and Verizon customers can once again register for T-Satellite through T-Mobile's website.

Despite simplifying the sign-up process, usage of T-Satellite remains limited. According to an October report from Ookla, T-Mobile customers make up over 71% of T-Satellite connections. Los Angeles County, California, was the most popular location for T-Satellite usage, likely due to its mountains and canyons.

The average US user is only disconnected from a terrestrial network about 2.79% of the time. While this may represent a critical slice of time, such as an emergency in a national park, most customers will likely not need a satellite connection.

In theory, satellite connectivity is a potentially life-saving technology. According to a TD Cowen analysis, most customers would pay at least $5 per month for such a service. Perhaps T-Mobile should consider slashing the price to ignite more interest. For now, making the registration process less of a headache is a good start.