SpaceX agrees to buy spectrum to allow Starlink mobile service to become a major US wireless carrier
SpaceX announced it has acquired a nationwide portfolio of mobile communication frequencies in the US from Grain Management, enabling Starlink Mobile to combine satellite and terrestrial services. The FCC has approved the application for Starlink Mobile's second satellite generation and authorized 15,000 satellites for 2 GHz spectrum use. The acquisition includes 800 MHz frequencies and up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum.
- SpaceX announced an agreement to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio from Grain Management, including 800 MHz frequencies, to support Starlink Mobile.
- SpaceX plans to combine satellite-to-cell services with a terrestrial network after FCC approval, using existing 2 GHz mid-band spectrum.
- The FCC approved Starlink Mobile's application for a second satellite generation.
- The FCC authorized SpaceX to launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2 GHz spectrum globally.
- The licenses include up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum.
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