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FCC Approves 15,000 Starlink Satellites for Direct-to-Cell Use
The US Federal Communications Commission has approved SpaceX's plan to operate roughly 15,000 Starlink satellites for direct-to-cell service, allowing standard mobile phones to connect to satellites without special hardware. The decision is a major step for satellite-based mobile coverage, enabling texting and eventually data service in areas without ground infrastructure. Observers see it as a milestone for SpaceX's satellite ambitions and a potential shake-up for telecom carriers.
Why now: Regulatory approval clears SpaceX to expand direct-to-cell satellite service, with big implications for global mobile connectivity.
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