SpaceX says Starlink will "become a major mobile carrier in the U.S."
Summary
SpaceX plans to expand its Starlink Mobile service by buying radio airwave licenses that allow its satellites to provide cell phone coverage inside buildings across the U.S. This move aims to help Starlink offer full phone coverage nationwide by combining satellite signals with ground-based technology.Key Facts
- SpaceX is buying low-frequency radio spectrum from Grain Management to enhance Starlink Mobile service.
- Low-frequency radio waves can pass through walls, helping improve phone signals indoors.
- The purchase still requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
- The FCC has already approved Starlink Mobile’s plan to launch 15,000 satellites transmitting in the 2 GHz band.
- These radio waves will work with current mobile phones without needing special devices.
- Experts say it may take time for SpaceX to build a large wireless network, so immediate effects on the industry will be limited.
- The announcement caused shares of telecom companies like T-Mobile and AT&T to drop due to competition concerns.
- SpaceX’s stock price increased slightly following the news.
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