The FCC has approved SpaceX and T-Mobile to provide satellite-based mobile connectivity directly to smartphones, leveraging SpaceX’s Starlink network. This partnership aims to eliminate cellular dead zones across the U.S., particularly in rural and remote areas, covering over 500,000 square miles currently unreachable by traditional networks.
This groundbreaking decision allows T-Mobile to use Starlink satellites instead of cell towers, marking a first for FCC-approved satellite-to-carrier collaboration. While AT&T and Verizon have raised concerns about potential interference, the FCC emphasized the importance of expanding coverage and fostering innovation in wireless communication.
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