The FCC has granted, subject to specific conditions and limits, SpaceX’s applications to operate consumer and enterprise Earth Stations in Motion for use with Starlink satellite broadband service.
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OneWeb Launches 36 LEO Satellites, In-Orbit Constellation Now Totals 254 Satellites
Low earth orbit satellite communications company OneWeb has successfully launched another 36 satellites.
FCC Grants SpaceX License Modification, Allows Lower Altitude, Subject To Conditions
The FCC has issued an order that grants, subject to conditions, the application of SpaceX for modification of its license for a non-geostationary orbit fixed-satellite service constellation using Ku- and Ka-band spectrum.
SpaceX Launches 60 More Starlink Satellites
SpaceX has launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites into orbit, bringing the total number of Starlink satellites launched to date to 1,265.
February 2021 News Update
An update on news from February 2021
Elon Musk Claims Starlink Download Speed Will Hit 300 Mbps This Year
Elon Musk claims Starlink satellite Internet service will increase available download speeds to 300 Mbps later this year.
January 2021 News Update
An update on news from January 2021.
FCC Digital Opportunity Data Collection – Fixed Broadband Service Providers
The FCC’s Digital Opportunity Data Collection requires fixed providers to report where they offer services, as well as the speed and latency of those services.
FCC RDOF: SpaceX Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Long-Form Application Due January 29, 2021
SpaceX was a big winner in the FCC’s RDOF auction, acquiring $885.5 million in 10-year support in 35 states. SpaceX must now submit an acceptable FCC Form 683 long-form application.
SpaceX Wins Big In Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I Auction
Satellite broadband provider SpaceX was a winning bidder in the FCC’s RDOF Phase I auction in 35 states. SpaceX won a total of $885.5 million in support to be provided over 10 years.