#direct-to-device

All articles tagged with "direct-to-device"

Starlink Mobile challengers back proposed telco-led D2D joint venture

U.S. Carriers Plan a Direct-to-Device Satellite Venture, Deepening the Fight Over Space-Based Mobile Coverage

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon have agreed in principle to pool spectrum resources for direct-to-device satellite services, a move that could reshape how ordinary smartphones connect from space while intensifying disputes a

Key Takeaways

AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed in principle to pool spectrum resources for D2D services.
AST SpaceMobile and OQ Technology welcomed the move, while SpaceX publicly questioned it.

DT Editorial Team·May 18, 2026·via spacenews.com

FCC Clears SpaceX-EchoStar Spectrum Deal, but Ties Approval to a $2.4 Billion Escrow

U.S. regulators have approved EchoStar’s planned spectrum sales to SpaceX and AT&T, while requiring a multibillion-dollar escrow tied to claims from partners affected by Dish’s abandoned 5G buildout.

Key Takeaways

The FCC approved EchoStar’s planned spectrum sales to SpaceX and AT&T.
EchoStar must establish a $2.4 billion escrow account tied to partner claims.

DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via spacenews.com

FCC Sides With Incumbent Satellite Players as Direct-to-Device Spectrum Fight Intensifies

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has dismissed bids from SpaceX and others seeking changes to mobile satellite spectrum access, reinforcing incumbent rights as the direct-to-device market heats up.

Key Takeaways

The FCC dismissed bids from SpaceX, Sateliot, AST SpaceMobile, and others tied to MSS spectrum access.
Regulators cited interference concerns and the need to protect incumbent investment.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via spacenews.com

Direct-to-device satellite services face a complexity problem despite the hype

Direct-to-device satellite partnerships are multiplying, but large-scale deployment remains limited and more advanced services may take longer than the industry's publicity suggests

DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via spacenews.com