FCC approves Starlink plan for cellular phone service

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 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 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.
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."
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 Clears SpaceX's Cellular Starlink For Commercial Operations
The US regulator is also allowing SpaceX to orbit some of the company's Starlink satellites closer to Earth, which should reduce latency.
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.
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.
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.
T-Mobile's Starlink cell coverage just got full FCC approval
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