The Future of Starlink Direct to Cell Connectivity

Purchase of S-Band Spectrum from Echostar will Fuel Development

Sep 17, 2025

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SpaceX has secured 50 MHz of S-band spectrum in the U.S. and global Mobile Satellite Service licenses through an agreement with EchoStar, enabling the deployment of an advanced Starlink Direct to Cell constellation for global broadband service to standard cell phones.

The recently-announced deal allows SpaceX to enhance its Starlink Direct to Cell networ…

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