September 12, 2025
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SpaceX Strikes $17 Billion Deal to Acquire EchoStar Spectrum and Expand Starlink Capabilities

SpaceX has reached an agreement to purchase wireless spectrum from EchoStar Corp. in a transaction valued at approximately $17 billion. The acquisition positions SpaceX to significantly enhance its Starlink satellite internet service and push forward […]

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Starlink Expands T-Mobile Direct-to-Cell Capabilities, Adding Data Support for Popular Apps

SpaceX’s satellite service on T-Mobile in the United States is moving beyond basic texting. Michael Nicolls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, announced that many data-rich applications—including Google Maps, X (formerly Twitter), and WhatsApp—are now supported […]

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