Topic: spectrum licenses
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Elon Musk Challenges Apple and Carriers Over Starlink Rivals
SpaceX has acquired spectrum licenses from EchoStar, enabling it to develop a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network that could expand Starlink into mobile communications. Industry experts are skeptical about Starlink competing directly with major carriers due to signal limitations, such as poor in...
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Verizon Can Now Unlock Phones Faster, FCC Approves
Verizon has received FCC approval to extend its phone unlocking period, moving from a mandated 60-day rule to a more flexible policy aligned with the CTIA industry code. Under the new policy, postpaid phones are typically unlocked only after a contract ends or the device is paid off, while prepai...
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SpaceX Buys $17B EchoStar Spectrum for Starlink Phone Service
SpaceX has acquired $17 billion in wireless spectrum assets from EchoStar to enhance its Starlink network and support its Direct to Cell service for global mobile broadband. The deal includes $8.5 billion in cash and an equal amount in SpaceX stock, providing greater operational independence and ...
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