FCC Opens Review of SpaceX’s 800 MHz Spectrum Deal
Starlink’s bid for Grain’s nationwide spectrum portfolio moves into public comment. The transfer still needs FCC approval.
The actual story.
The FCC accepted applications for filing on November 10 to transfer control of 546 paired 800 MHz licenses from Grain Management’s license companies to Starlink Spectrum Holdings, a wholly owned SpaceX subsidiary. Comments and petitions are due December 1; oppositions are due December 8.
Grain announced the agreement on October 8, saying SpaceX would acquire its entire nationwide spectrum portfolio, subject to FCC approval and other closing conditions. Acceptance for filing starts the review process; it does not approve the transfer or complete the purchase.
Separate applications for remain pending. The deal fits SpaceX’s broader Starlink mobile-network plans, but the notice does not launch a new phone service.
SpaceX is pursuing more radio spectrum for its mobile-network plans. This step opens public review of the purchase; it does not approve the transfer or make a new service available.
Receipts, not rumors.
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