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
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 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.
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
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,
FCC allows T-Mobile to launch satellite service; SpaceX says beta about to kick off [UPDATED]
More details have now emerged regarding T-Mobile and SpaceX's Direct to Cell service. The FCC says that SpaceX has been authorised to operate 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites. The Commission has yet to decide on granting a waiver of the aggregate out-of-band power flux-density (PFD) limit of -120 dBW/m2/MHz.
US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones
The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has approved a license for T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink unit to provide supplemental coverage from space in a bid to extend internet access to remote areas.
T-Mobile's Starlink cell coverage just got full FCC approval
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FCC Greenlights Space-Based Connectivity Collaboration Between T-Mobile and SpaceX
The FCC has approved a license for T-Mobile and SpaceX's Starlink to provide space-based internet coverage, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. This marks the first FCC authorization of a satellite operator working with a wireless carrier to use flexible spectrum bands for terrestrial service.
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.
T-Mobile Granted License To Provide Internet In Remote U.S. Areas
T-Mobile (TMUS) has been granted a license that enables the telecommunications company to provide internet coverage in remote ...