Asset
Spectrum
Spectrum refers to the radio frequencies allocated by governments for wireless communication, which are essential for transmitting data over the air. It is a critical asset for companies like SpaceX to build and operate mobile networks, such as its planned Starlink Mobile service.
Why it’s in the news: It is in the news because SpaceX acquired a significant amount of low-band spectrum to challenge established US mobile carriers and advance its direct-to-device services.
Latest on Spectrum
- DoT readies Cabinet note on Satcom spectrum charges; approval may come in coming days
- Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon
- SpaceX to buy key spectrum that could help Starlink Mobile become major US cell carrier
- Explainer-What is the low-band spectrum that SpaceX acquired for Starlink Mobile
- SpaceX to acquire low-band spectrum for mobile phone service
- US FCC to vote on advancing new spectrum auction to boost 'direct to device' services
- The FCC oversees spectrum
- Wikidata: Berkshire Hathaway — capital ownership — Spectrum
Connections
8 entities linked to Spectrum across the news graph.
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