Starlink is coming for your mobile operator

SpaceX is making strides to challenge traditional US wireless carriers by acquiring a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses, which will help its Starlink satellite service deliver mobile connectivity across the nation. This move, announced on October 8, is a significant step towards SpaceX's goal of becoming a major mobile carrier in the United States, as the newly acquired spectrum, along with its next-generation Starlink satellite constellation, will provide high-speed mobile broadband to Americans, regardless of their location.

The transaction still requires final approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but SpaceX is confident that the combination of its new terrestrial spectrum with its existing global 2 GHz mid-band spectrum and satellite network will address a key technical gap in its Starlink Mobile service, improving connectivity in areas where satellite-to-phone signals may face obstacles.

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