The global satellite internet service appears to be back up and running after a "failure of key internal software services ...

T-Satellite is a partnership between T-Mobile and Starlink that will allow direct-to-cell SMS messaging accessibility in areas where there is no cellular coverage.

I drove to a remote area south of San Francisco to put the T-Satellite beta to the test ahead of its official launch on July 23. Here's what it can do now and what's on tap for the future.