SpaceX has acquired a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses in the 800 MHz band, aiming to deploy Starlink Mobile as a major US carrier. Once FCC-approved, the company will combine its satellite-to-mobile constellation with terrestrial infrastructure, directly competing with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon.
Background
SpaceX's Starlink has expanded beyond internet service into mobile connectivity partnerships with Apple and others. This spectrum acquisition represents a strategic move toward full carrier status.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Oct 9, 2026 at 05:23 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10