SpaceX Secures $17 Billion Spectrum Deal, Positioning Starlink for Direct-to-Cell Connectivity
September 2025 In a landmark move reshaping the future of mobile communications, SpaceX has finalized a $17 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum assets from EchoStar, giving Elon Musk’s satellite division its own airwaves for the first time. This unprecedented deal marks a critical turning point for Starlink’s ambition to deliver direct-to-cell connectivity worldwide, bridging gaps…