SpaceX wins FCC approval for 7,500 more Starlink satellites
The Federal Communications Commission has cleared SpaceX to deploy 7,500 additional second-generation Starlink satellites, doubling its Gen2 constellation to 15,000. The new authorization expands Starlink’s direct-to-cell coverage outside the U.S. and strengthens its supplemental mobile service within the country.
SpaceX’s Gen2 satellites are designed to support direct connections to standard phones, turning the constellation into both a broadband platform and a mobile coverage layer. The FCC’s latest decision gives SpaceX more room to grow that network in low Earth orbit, with a focus on wider reach and more consistent service, particularly in areas that lack reliable terrestrial connectivity.
More from Telecom
Telefónica is reworking its network strategy to squeeze more revenue out of data traffic and AI-era services. Speaking at OFC, the company’s CTO outli...
Pakistani mobile operator Jazz has switched on 5G services after receiving a 5G licence from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The launc...
India added 7.86 million telecom subscribers in January, lifting the total base to 1.314 billion, according to data from the Telecom Regulatory Author...
Globe Telecom is extending its LTE and 5G networks across the Philippine province of Tarlac to keep up with growing demand for faster, more reliable m...
Satellite services provider Globalsat Group has signed a reseller agreement with Amazon’s planned low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network, Project Kui...
BT says it has finished taking Huawei equipment out of its 5G radio access network and is now relying on Ericsson and Nokia. According to BT CTO Greg...