Using satellites as a backup for cell service, and providing coverage in areas where traditional service doesn't cover, just ...

The satellite-to-phone service T-Mobile and Starlink first announced back in 2022 has gotten a lot closer to deployment. As ...

The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to go forward with plans to offer a direct-to-phone version of its Starlink satellite ...

The Federal Communications Commission granted SpaceX’s application, as amended, authorizing SpaceX to provide supplemental coverage from space ...

On November 26, the FCC approved T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink to deliver extra network coverage via space to expand access ...

What Happened: The FCC has granted SpaceX a U.S. commercial license for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service. This license ...

In remote locations, this means your phone might be able to connect straight to satellites instead of cell towers.

Direct-to-Smartphone satellite communications have been approved – with some conditions – by the Federal Communications ...

SpaceX's new satellites allowed some people in areas effected by hurricanes to send text messages earlier this year, now it will begin expanding the service commercially.

Starlink received approval to provide Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) within the United States. This means that in areas not covered by terrestrial cellular networks, Starlink satellites can ...

The FCC approved T-Mobile and SpaceX's license to provide supplemental telecom coverage from space to eliminate dead zones.

The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has approved a license for T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink ...