SpaceX announced an agreement to acquire a spectrum portfolio from Grain Management, bolstering its Starlink Mobile service and intensifying competition with AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile in the U.S. telecommunications market. The deal, subject to FCC approval, includes 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band to address technical gaps for satellite-based mobile coverage.
SpaceX acquired low-band spectrum licenses and plans to deploy Starlink Mobile as a major US carrier, combining satellite and terrestrial networks to compete with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The FCC-pending deal includes 14 megahertz of 800 MHz spectrum and approval for 15,000 next-generation satellites offering significantly increased bandwidth and coverage in dead zones.
SpaceX agreed to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum portfolio to enable Starlink Mobile to compete directly with traditional US wireless carriers. The 800 MHz spectrum, combined with existing mid-band capacity and a newly approved 15,000-satellite constellation, will allow satellite-based mobile service through standard handsets without proprietary devices. The deal triggered significant stock declines for major carriers and requires FCC regulatory approval.
SpaceX announced an agreement to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum license portfolio to enable Starlink Mobile to operate as a major US telecom provider. The new spectrum will improve signal penetration, complementing Starlink's existing mid-band capacity. Shares of T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T declined in response.
Russia is intensifying attacks on Ukrainian data centers, temporarily disrupting services like television and streaming. However, experts say Ukraine's decentralized internet infrastructure is too robust to shut down completely, though services may become more expensive as repairs are needed.
The Taliban Communications Ministry has ordered a suspension of all fiber-optic network expansion, maintenance, and repair work in Afghanistan until further notice, affecting major telecom companies. The ban follows earlier restrictions on fiber-optic internet, including a previous September shutdown and provincial bans cited as preventing 'vice.' Telecommunications experts warn the indefinite suspension could degrade internet capacity and speeds while deterring future investment.