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SpaceX plans spectrum acquisition for Starlink Mobile's US carrier ambitions
SpaceX intends to purchase a nationwide portfolio of 800 MHz low-band spectrum licenses from Grain Management, a move designed to elevate Starlink Mobile into a significant US cellular provider. Pending FCC approval, this acquisition will permit SpaceX to establish terrestrial infrastructure and utilize low-band frequencies for indoor connectivity, complementing its existing satellite-based 2 GHz spectrum. The combined approach aims to establish a hybrid network capable of connecting standard mobile devices universally.
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