SpaceX expands Starlink satellite network with $17bn EchoStar deal
SpaceX will buy EchoStar spectrum for about $17bn to scale Starlink direct-to-cell 5G, deploy upgraded satellites and reduce mobile dead zones globally.
SpaceX buys EchoStar spectrum to deploy Direct to Cell technology
SpaceX purchased $17 billion of EchoStar spectrum and licenses to accelerate Starlink's direct-to-phone service and reduce dependence on mobile carriers.
RWA Takes Exception to T-Mobile/UScellular Deal Approval
The Rural Wireless Association, Inc. (RWA) is accusing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of 'rubberstamping' T-Mobile's acquisition of UScellular.
AST gets 45 MHz of new D2C bandwidth to battle Starlink
AST SpaceMobile secures 45 MHz of spectrum from Ligado amid legal resolution, enhancing its D2C satellite services and positioning against competitors.