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FCC Greenlights SpaceX's Starlink Satellite-to-Phone Service

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Source: The Verge
FCC Greenlights SpaceX's Starlink Satellite-to-Phone Service
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The FCC has approved SpaceX's Starlink satellites to provide direct-to-phone service for T-Mobile customers, marking the first collaboration between a satellite operator and a wireless carrier to receive such approval. This initiative aims to eliminate cellular dead zones in the US, with similar agreements formed by Verizon and AT&T. While the FCC supports these partnerships to enhance connectivity, it has yet to decide on allowing increased satellite radio emissions for real-time communication capabilities. The full deployment of the Starlink constellation is still pending, with basic texting tests expected soon and full voice and data support anticipated by 2025.

Topics:business#fcc#satellite#spacex#starlink#t-mobile#technology
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  1. Starlink’s direct-to-cell satellite service is the first to receive FCC approval  The Verge
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  3. SpaceX's Starlink Direct-To-Cell Service Gets Commercial License From FCC: Here's What It Means  Benzinga
  4. US agency approves T-Mobile, SpaceX license to extend coverage to dead zones  Reuters
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