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Will Starlink's Direct-to-Cell service be operational in the US by Q2 2025?
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FCC Approves Starlink's Direct-to-Cell License for T-Mobile Partnership, Covering 7,500 Gen2 Satellites on November 26, 2024
Nov 26, 2024, 07:39 PM
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved a commercial license for SpaceX's Starlink to operate its Direct-to-Cell (DTC) service in the United States. This license allows Starlink to enhance satellite-to-mobile communications across the country, utilizing 7,500 Gen2 satellites that will operate at lower altitudes. The approval marks a significant step in expanding mobile coverage through satellite technology, with T-Mobile also involved in the initiative. The FCC's decision was announced on November 26, 2024, and has been acknowledged by various stakeholders, including Starlink representatives.
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