SpaceX plans to turn Starlink into a 'major' US mobile carrier
SpaceX has acquired new spectrum and plans to launch 15,000 more satellites to help build Starlink Mobile.
SpaceX has announced it has acquired some low-band 800MHz spectrum for Starlink Mobile, which could help the service provide coverage indoors and become a major carrier in the US. This spectrum, combined with new satellites, could give Starlink Mobile "the world's most advanced mobile network" and allow it to offer high-speed mobile broadband globally.
However, SpaceX will still need more spectrum and significant investment in ground-based infrastructure before it can challenge established mobile operators like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Starlink Mobile's Gen2 constellation application, which will allow the company to launch 15,000 new satellites for enhanced connectivity.
While this is a significant step, it is likely only the first step in SpaceX's ambitious plans for Starlink Mobile.
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