FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service

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FCC Approves SpaceX and T-Mobile's Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service
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  • FCC approves SpaceX's Starlink for T-Mobile's satellite phone service.
  • The goal is to remove cellular dead zones across the U.S.
    • SpaceX and T-Mobile started their partnership in 2022.
    • Service begins with SMS, expanding to voice and data by 2025.
    • This marks the first FCC-approved satellite-carrier partnership.
    • SpaceX plans to deploy 7,500 satellites for coverage.
    • AT&T and Verizon consider partnerships with AST SpaceMobile.
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