FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service

FCC approves T-Mobile and Starlink's direct-to-cell service
T-Mobile and Starlink have been working since 2022 to bring direct-to-cell satellite service to T-Mobile subscribers. Now, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has signed off, in an industry-first. The commission says bringing satellite cell service to mobile customers has "critical public interest benefits."
FCC approves T-Mobile's Starlink cell coverage plans
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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
T-Mobile's Starlink cell coverage just got full FCC approval
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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,
Spacex wins FCC approval for Starlink direct-to-cell
SpaceX has received FCC approval for its Starlink direct-to-cell service, bringing satellite connectivity directly to mobile phones.
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.
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.
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.
You Will Soon Get Starlink Mobile Service Directly On Your Phone Through T-Mobile And Global Partners.
Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell technology represents a significant leap forward in mobile telecommunications. By partnering with leading telecom companies around the world, including T-Mobile in the U.S., Starlink aims to bridge connectivity gaps that have long plagued rural and isolated areas.
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.
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