SpaceX to become ‘major mobile carrier’ in US with Starlink Mobile upgrades

SpaceX announced plans to make Starlink Mobile a “major mobile carrier in the US” thanks to two major new developments. Here are the details. SpaceX to become ‘major mobile carrier’ in US with Starlink Mobile upgrades.

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SpaceX revealed its plans to become a major mobile carrier. SpaceX wants to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ with low-band spectrum acquisition.

News Mobile SpaceX wants to become a ‘major mobile carrier’ with low-band spectrum acquisition That will allow Starlink’s signal to penetrate walls and reach customers inside buildings. To achieve that goal, it has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Grain Management’s nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio.

SpaceX says the acquisition is for a "low-band spectrum license portfolio of up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band," though it’s still pending FCC approval. Access to the low-band spectrum will address one of the key "technical gaps" remaining to be able to turn Starlink into a major mobile carrier in the US, SpaceX adds.

The company acquired spectrum licenses from EchoStar late last year, including frequencies used in the US for commercial wireless services like mobile and satellite communications. But this particular low-broadband spectrum acquisition will enable Starlink Mobile’s signal to penetrate walls and other obstacles.

While more established carriers have access to a wider range of bands, this will allow the company to offer a solid and veritable alternative to their offerings. Most mobile devices already support the band, so SpaceX will be able to offer its services to millions of potential customers regardless of their phones.