Elon Musk's Starlink ambitions intensify with EchoStar spectrum deal
TL;DR
Elon Musk's SpaceX is advancing its Starlink satellite network by acquiring spectrum licenses and planning up to 15,000 new satellites to enhance mobile and cellular services, potentially challenging existing telecom giants and increasing leverage over Apple in satellite partnerships, with a target to improve global smartphone connectivity by 2027.
Topics:businesstechnology#cellular-connectivity#elon-musk#mobile-satellite-service#spectrum-licenses#starlink#technology
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