SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile pursue Grain Management spectrum valued at $6 billion for direct-to-device services
SpaceX and AST SpaceMobile are among the companies exploring an acquisition of spectrum held by Grain Management that could support satellite-to-phone connectivity, according to people familiar with the discussions. AST SpaceMobile already has FCC approval to test the frequencies with commercial phones near Midland and Lanham through Sept. 12.