SpaceX aims to become a major US carrier by combining satellite and terrestrial networks using low-band spectrum licenses.
SpaceX acquired low-band spectrum licenses to enhance Starlink Mobile's service.
The company plans to deploy 15,000 V2 Starlink satellites for increased bandwidth.
SpaceX will compete with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon by offering reliable coverage.
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SpaceX has acquired a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses - a move the company says "will pave the way" for its Starlink Mobile service to become a "major" US carrier. When the Federal Communications Commission signs off on the deal, SpaceX says it will deploy its new architecture that combines its satellite-to-mobile constellation with a terrestrial mobile network, directly competing with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon.
The licenses include up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, which SpaceX says will allow Starlink Mobile's signal to penetrate through walls and buildings. SpaceX previously acquired 2GHz spectrum from …
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