Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets FCC approval to deploy 7,500 Starlink satellites; agency says it's ‘a game changer for…’

SpaceX's Starlink network is set for a major expansion after the FCC approved 7,500 new satellites, boosting global internet and mobile connectivity. This move allows for direct-to-cell services and speeds up to 1 Gbps. The FCC also eased coverage overlap rules, aiming for more reliable service and increased competition.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX gets FCC approval to deploy 7,500 Starlink satellites; agency says it's ‘a game changer for…’
SpaceX's Starlink network is set for a major expansion after the FCC approved 7,500 new satellites, boosting global internet and mobile connectivity. This move allows for direct-to-cell services and speeds up to 1 Gbps. The FCC also eased coverage overlap rules, aiming for more reliable service and increased competition.