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FCC approves SpaceX’s 15,000-satellite direct-to-device constellation and advances plan for 25 MHz spectrum auction

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The FCC authorized SpaceX to deploy 15,000 satellites for direct-to-device service, while deferring some elements of its request. The agency also announced plans to make more wireless spectrum available and is set to vote on auctioning 25 MHz that could benefit SpaceX and Amazon.

Discovered 2026-10-07T09:15:19.764312-07:00 | 2026-10-07T09:15:19.764312-07:00

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  • The 15,000-satellite authorization advances SpaceX’s planned direct-to-device network, but the FCC deferred some requests; the approval is not an unrestricted go-ahead.
  • The FCC’s separate plan to auction 25 MHz of spectrum could affect the competitive landscape for satellite-to-phone services, including efforts by SpaceX and Amazon.

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