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Starlink invests $17 billion to expand direct-to-cell offerings, including to Boost Mobile

SpaceX just made its biggest bet yet on turning Starlink into more than a rural internet provider. As Reuters reports, the ...

Elon Musk announces Starlink breakthrough: Phones to connect directly to satellites in 2 years

SpaceX and Starlink are developing technology to enable mobile phones to connect directly to Starlink satellites within two ...
Techzine Europe

SpaceX buys EchoStar spectrum to deploy Direct to Cell technology

SpaceX acquired wireless spectrum from EchoStar for $17 billion, marking a strategic move to enhance Starlink's ...

SpaceX strikes $17B deal to buy EchoStar’s spectrum for Starlink’s direct-to-phone service

Elon Musk's SpaceX has agreed to acquire 50 MHz of wireless spectrum and mobile satellite service spectrum licenses from ...
NextBigFuture

AST SpaceMobile Plans 40 Direct to Cellphone Satellites Early in 2026

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) is developing a space-based cellular broadband network that provides direct-to-cellphone connectivity ...
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SpaceX’s Latest Launch Will Bring Starlink to T-Mobile Phones

The latest batch of Starlink satellites included six direct to cell satellites. Photo: SpaceX SpaceX is gearing up to test its Starlink satellites’ ability to connect directly to cellphones in the U.S ...
Benzinga.com

T-Mobile Customers Will Get Starlink Satellite Internet Directly On Their Mobiles First And Others Only Later, Says SpaceX CEO Elon Musk

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that T-Mobile US Inc. TMUS subscribers in the U.S. will get direct to mobile phone internet with the help of Starlink satellites first and other telecom service ...

Starlink buys mobile frequencies: Direct-to-cell possible without a partner

Elon Musk's SpaceX has secured frequency licenses from EchoStar in a 17 billion dollar deal. Starlink is to become more ...