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
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.
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 T-Mobile's Starlink cell coverage plans
The FCC just approved of T-Mobile and Elon Musk's Starlink joining forces to extend coverage. The Federal Communications Commission just approved a first-of-its-kind license in order to bring internet access to dead zones and other remote areas.
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.
SpaceX Wins Approval to Provide Direct-to-Cell Service From Satellites
SpaceX's new satellites allowed some people in areas effected by hurricanes to send text messages earlier this year, now it will begin expanding the service commercially.
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,
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While Starlink has not officially announced its tariffs for India, global pricing gives an idea of what to expect ...
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How Trump's Election Victory Could Favor Elon Musk’s Starlink
Musk spent at least $132 million to secure the White House and Congress for Republicans. While his satellite internet company ...
Trump's FCC pick, Brendan Carr, wrote Project 2025's chapter on the agency. Here's what he wants.
Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on overhauling the Federal Communications Commission. Here's what to know.
Brendan Carr wants to focus on 3 things – including a TikTok ban – as Trump's FCC chair
President-elect Donald Trump chose Brendan Carr to lead the FCC. A Project 2025 author, Carr wants to 'dismantle the ...
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Starlink internet coverage, cost, speeds and the latest news — what you need to know
But what is Starlink? Below you'll find a rundown of this project that aims to get everyone in the world connected to high speed internet. Starlink officially exited beta two years ago but it’s ...
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Starlink Intensifies Push for Direct-to-Mobile Connectivity
Starlink, the satellite internet provider under SpaceX, is ramping up its efforts to bring direct-to-smartphone connectivity ...
Project 2025 Author Tapped to Head FCC After He Backed Trump on Harris’ ‘60 Minutes’ Interview Debacle
In a statement published on Sunday evening, Trump called Carr a “warrior for Free Speech” and promised he would “end the ...
What is Starlink? How Musk’s Starlink Could Change the Internet Scene in India
Discover what Starlink is and how Elon Musk’s satellite broadband aims to transform internet access in India, providing ...
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Starlink Satellite Coverage Patterns: Optimal Adjustment for Maximum Efficiency.
The Starlink constellation is designed as a multi-layer network, comprising three distinct orbital shells. Each shell is characterized by a different altitude: the first shell at 550 km, the second at ...
WA Police spends $3.5m on Starlink data services
WA Police first announced an $8.5 million investment in Starlink equipment and services last year. A WA Police spokesperson ...