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
However, as The Verge points out, there are some restrictions in the FCC filing. SpaceX cannot yet increase the radio emission power of its Starlink satellites. Companies such as
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.
T-Mobile and SpaceX's satellite-to-phone service gets FCC approval
The satellite-to-phone service T-Mobile and Starlink first announced back in 2022 has gotten a lot closer to deployment. As SpaceNews and Reuters report, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the companies conditional approval to provide T-Mobile subscribers coverage using Starlink satellites in locations that can't be reached by the carrier's network.
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 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
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.
FCC approves SpaceX direct to cell services over Starlink
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week approved SpaceX to provide satellite coverage direct to mobile devices through its Starlink service. It will allow SpaceX to push forward with its partnership with T-Mobile to deploy mobile signal connectivity from space to cover dead spots.
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.
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.
Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service Achieves FCC Approval for T-Mobile Partnership
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite network has earned a groundbreaking Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval, marking a significant step toward delivering direct-to-phone connectivity for T-Mobile customers.
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