FCC approves SpaceX launch of 15,000 direct-to-phone satellites; SpaceX in ~$8B low-band spectrum deal

The FCC has approved SpaceX to launch 15,000 direct-to-phone satellites, and SpaceX has reached a roughly $8 billion low-band spectrum acquisition (pending approval), on top of nearly $20 billion spent last year buying from EchoStar, targeting the $200 billion US wireless market with a launch by end-2027.

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