FCC approves T-Mobile's Starlink cell coverage plans
However, as The Verge points out, there are some restrictions in the FCC filing. SpaceX cannot yet increase the radio emission power of its Starlink satellites. Companies such as
SpaceX Gets FCC Approval to Start Using Starlink for T-Mobile Cell Service
Using satellites as a backup for cell service, and providing coverage in areas where traditional service doesn't cover, just took a big step forward.
US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones
The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has approved a license for T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink unit to provide supplemental coverage from space in a bid to extend internet access to remote areas.
T-Mobile And SpaceX Satellite-To-Phone Project Has FCC Greenlight
In remote locations, this means your phone might be able to connect straight to satellites instead of cell towers.
FCC grants SpaceX approval for coverage from space with T-Mobile
The Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX’s application, as amended, authorizing SpaceX to provide supplemental coverage from space
T-Mobile and SpaceX's satellite-to-phone service gets FCC approval
The satellite-to-phone service T-Mobile and Starlink first announced back in 2022 has gotten a lot closer to deployment. As SpaceNews and Reuters report, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the companies conditional approval to provide T-Mobile subscribers coverage using Starlink satellites in locations that can't be reached by the carrier's network.
FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
Starlink received approval to provide Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) within the United States. This means that in areas not covered by terrestrial cellular networks, Starlink satellites can provide service to cell phones.
Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service is the first to receive FCC approval
The T-Mobile license is the first collaboration between a satellite operator and wireless carrier to be approved by the FCC to provide supplemental cell coverage from space. “The Commission recognized that satellite-to-device connectivity can support critical public interest benefits,
FCC approves T-Mobile and Starlink plan to expand internet coverage
The FCC approved T-Mobile and SpaceX's license to provide supplemental telecom coverage from space to eliminate dead zones.
T-Mobile opens up about how it stopped that major cyber attack
T-Mobile, a frequent victim of data breaches, recently revealed how it successfully thwarted a major cyberattack.
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Suspected Chinese Hackers Targeted T-Mobile Via a Compromised Carrier
T-Mobile has severed its connection to the unnamed wireline provider, which it suspects may still be compromised.
Chinese hackers breached T-Mobile's routers to scope out network
T-Mobile says the Chinese "Salt Typhoon" hackers who recently compromised its systems as part of a series of telecom breaches ...
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T-Mobile Says Sensitive Customer Data Wasn’t Impacted In China-Linked Attack
T-Mobile CISO Jeff Simon said a post Wednesday that ‘our defenses protected our sensitive customer information,’ in the wake ...
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T-Mobile engineers caught Chinese hackers attacking its routers
This morning, a report from Bloomberg states that T-Mobile engineers spotted suspicious behavior on the carrier's network ...
Why T-Mobile Is A Top Phone Carrier For Frequent Travelers
From free in-flight Wi-Fi and international data around the world to Apple TV, Hulu, Netflix and AAA memberships, T-Mobile ...
T-Mobile might have a great 5G Home Internet deal for you
T-Mobile will reportedly offer a great deal on its 5G Home Internet Unlimited plan, just in time for the holidays.
T-Mobile: Rediscovering Real Connection in a Digital World
MobileBy Mike Sievert, CEO of T-MobileThanksgiving is hands down my favorite holiday. Sure, I love the food and the people, but it's about more than ...