Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service is the first to receive FCC approval

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The Federal Communications Commission cleared SpaceX to usage its Starlink broadband satellites to supply T-Mobile customers with direct-to-phone service. The T-Mobile licence is the archetypal collaboration betwixt a outer relation and wireless bearer to beryllium approved by the FCC to supply supplemental compartment sum from space.

“The Commission recognized that satellite-to-device connectivity tin enactment captious nationalist involvement benefits, including ubiquitous connectivity, entree to 911 work from distant areas, technological advancement, and innovative spectrum use,” the FCC said successful the filing.

The announcement follows SpaceX and T-Mobile being granted impermanent clearance successful October to supply Starlink outer work successful areas affected...

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