Motorola Solutions and T‑Mobile US, Inc. announced on April 7, 2026 that the two companies will collaborate to embed satellite connectivity into Motorola’s APX NEXT smart radios. The partnership will allow the radios to leverage T‑Mobile’s T‑Priority network and T‑Satellite service, which uses SpaceX’s Starlink low‑Earth‑orbit satellite network, to provide first‑responder communications with higher capacity and lower latency than existing land‑mobile radio systems.
The integration is expected to give first‑responder units the ability to operate in remote or disaster‑affected areas where terrestrial coverage is limited, while also offering faster data transfer for mission‑critical applications. By extending its satellite offering to a new, high‑value customer base, T‑Mobile can diversify its revenue mix and reinforce its position as a leader in mission‑critical connectivity solutions.
This collaboration represents a significant expansion of T‑Mobile’s satellite footprint and could open additional commercial opportunities in public‑sector and industrial markets, positioning the company to capture a larger share of the growing demand for resilient, high‑speed connectivity for first responders and other critical‑services users.
Motorola Solutions’ APX NEXT radios already support a range of public‑safety features, and the addition of satellite connectivity enhances the platform’s resilience. The partnership also aligns with Motorola’s broader strategy to integrate AI tools such as Assist and SVX, enabling these capabilities even in remote locations. "We’re proud to work with T‑Mobile to seamlessly broaden the reach of first responders’ trusted communication lifeline – their radios. This level of real‑time resilient connectivity advances our vision to put the power of human‑AI interaction – increasingly a need‑to‑have for public safety workflows – into the hands of every first responder in the U.S.", said Mahesh Saptharishi, EVP and CTO of Motorola Solutions.
T‑Mobile’s perspective is similarly focused on expanding mission‑critical services. "Reliable connectivity is the essential lifeline for first responders in the U.S. who handle more than 200 million emergencies annually. We’re proud to work with Motorola Solutions to advance the future of first responder connectivity – grounded in Motorola Solutions’ LMR and expanded by T‑Priority’s 5G and T‑Satellite – so first responders can operate with greater resilience, visibility and confidence wherever they go.", said Mo Katibeh, EVP and Chief Business Marketing Officer of T‑Mobile Business Group.
The partnership is a strategic move for both companies. For Motorola, it strengthens its public‑safety portfolio and positions the APX NEXT radios as a fully integrated satellite‑enabled solution, potentially driving higher margins and deeper market penetration. For T‑Mobile, the deal diversifies its satellite revenue beyond consumer offerings and leverages its existing T‑Priority network, creating a new high‑value channel that can generate recurring revenue from public‑safety agencies.
The collaboration also taps into the broader trend of satellite‑enabled communications for emergency response. SpaceX’s Starlink has been positioning itself as a rapid‑deployment solution for disaster zones, and T‑Mobile’s T‑Satellite service extends that capability to first‑responder devices. By combining satellite reach with T‑Priority’s prioritized 5G access, the partnership delivers a resilient, high‑speed connectivity stack that can operate in the most challenging environments.
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