Starlink confirms plans to become ‘the world’s most advanced mobile network’ and a ‘major’…
- SpaceX has announced that it's acquired some low-band 800MHz spectrum for Starlink Mobile
- This is ideal for providing coverage indoors, and along with the launch of new satellites, it could pave the way for Starlink Mobile to become a 'major' carrier
- However, it's likely to still need both additional spectrum and significant investment in ground-based infrastructure
Only a week ago, AT&T’s CEO claimed that SpaceX’s Starlink Mobile plans weren’t viable, but perhaps he’ll be rethinking that claim now, as SpaceX has just announced that it's purchased 14Mhz of spectrum in the 800MHz band.
As explained in the company’s announcement, this is an ideal band for helping a signal penetrate obstacles like walls, ensuring that Starlink Mobile’s signal can be delivered inside buildings, and complementing the company’s existing mid-band spectrum, which is high-bandwidth and good for high-speed connections.
SpaceX claims that, as a result, it’s now positioned to build...
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