
Elon Musk-led SpaceX has obtained a commercial license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service. This marks a pivotal step in expanding the reach of satellite-based mobile connectivity.
What Happened: The FCC has granted SpaceX a U.S. commercial license for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service. This license allows SpaceX to operate its Gen2 Starlink satellites for non-geostationary orbit fixed-satellite services.