Starlink Now Allows Buys of Light Mobile Phones at Given Frequencies

SpaceX, the operating company for Elon Musk's satellite service Starlink, has made a significant move in the realm of satellite communications. The company has purchased approximately $17 billion worth of radio frequencies from satellite company EchoStar, securing the AWS-4 frequency band. This acquisition will enable global smartphone internet connectivity directly from space.

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Starlink, which started launching satellites into space last year, has been facing a lack of frequency rights, leading to collaborations with traditional mobile network providers. However, the recent purchase from EchoStar marks a significant step towards Starlink's goal of bringing internet from space directly to smartphones.

It's important to note that this purchase by SpaceX does not involve the frequencies sold to telecommunications giant AT&T for $25 billion by EchoStar. The sale to AT&T occurred separately.

EchoStar has been under pressure from investigations by the US telecommunications regulator FCC, due to complaints from SpaceX that EchoStar was sitting on satellite and mobile frequencies that it wasn't actively using.

With this purchase, SpaceX aims to revolutionise the way we access the internet, offering a direct connection from space to smartphones. However, it's crucial to mention that personal data may be collected and processed, even in countries outside the EU, with potentially lower data protection standards.

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In conclusion, SpaceX's purchase of frequencies from EchoStar marks a significant step towards Starlink's goal of bringing internet from space directly to smartphones. As always, it's important for users to be aware of the potential collection and processing of their personal data when interacting with such content.