The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday edition that Rogers Communications is expanding its satellite-to-mobile coverage south of the border through a partnership with American provider T-Mobile US Inc. A Canadian Press dispatch to The Globe says move will allow customers to make app-based voice calls, send text messages or use certain applications while roaming in the United States out of range of a cellular network. The company first launched its Rogers Satellite text service last July, which initially included text-to-911 capability. It temporarily made the service available to all Canadians regardless of their mobile carrier through a free trial that wrapped up December. In addition to text messaging, Rogers Satellite now supports apps such as WhatsApp, Messenger, X, Google Maps, AllTrails and AccuWeather. Customers can also make voice and video calls using WhatsApp or Messenger both in Canada and the U.S., with Rogers planning to eventually enable traditional cellphone calls, including 911 voice services.