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FCC Authorizes SpaceX Up to 15,000 Direct-to-Device Satellites

By Drooid · Oct 31, 2026 · How we work

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SpaceX received FCC authorization to deploy up to 15,000 direct-to-device satellites.
The FCC opened 482 MHz of spectrum for satellite phones and will auction 25 MHz.
SpaceX bought EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block licenses for $17 billion and acquired Grain Management’s 800 MHz portfolio.
SpaceX aims to launch service in early 2028 after discussing use of at least 80,000 cell sites with Crown Castle.

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SpaceX received FCC authorization to deploy up to 15,000 direct-to-device satellites.
The FCC opened 482 MHz of spectrum for satellite phones and will auction 25 MHz.
SpaceX bought EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block licenses for $17 billion and acquired Grain Management’s 800 MHz portfolio.
SpaceX aims to launch service in early 2028 after discussing use of at least 80,000 cell sites with Crown Castle.