FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service

SpaceX gets FCC green light for Starlink direct-to-phone deal with T-Mobile
The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to go forward with plans to offer a direct-to-phone version of its Starlink satellite internet service, with
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 Starlink plan for cellular phone service, with some limits
The FCC also granted Starlink's request to provide service to cell phones (aka "direct-to-cell") outside the United States. For non-US operations, Starlink must obtain authorization from the relevant governments. The non-US operations are authorized in various sub-bands between 1429 MHz and 2690 MHz.
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.
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
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Achieves FCC Approval for T-Mobile Partnership
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has earned a groundbreaking Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, marking a significant step toward delivering direct-to-phone connectivity for T-Mobile customers.
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Satellite Service Just Got FCC Approval
Satellite connectivity on smartphones can be an incredibly important safety feature, and both phone makers and carriers are working to expand its availability. Now, Starlink's direct-to-cell service that will be used by T-Mobile now has FCC approval.
FCC approves Elon Musk's Starlink for cellphone service, with some limits
The FCC approved a groundbreaking partnership involving Elon Musk’s SpaceX satellite based internet provider, but it has some limits.
Starlink Wins Approval To Provide T-Mobile With Service From Space In Remote Areas
The companies announced a partnership in 2022 and the first set of satellites for the venture were launched into low-Earth orbit in January.
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Starlink Finally Opens Customer Service Phone Number for US, Canada
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Starlink launches direct-to-phone internet and call service, ties up with telcos to bring it to users
SpaceX's Starlink has launched direct-to-phone technology that promises to eliminate dead zones anywhere in the world and ...
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SpaceX launches Starlink satellites on 400th successful Falcon 9 flight (video, photos)
SpaceX plans to launch yet another batch of its Starlink internet satellites from Florida's Space Coast early Tuesday morning ...