The Upper C-Band auction will show whether SpaceX truly wants to challenge terrestrial operators head-on. Recent deals have already sharpened the threat. SpaceX agreed to acquire Grain Management’s nationwide 800 MHz portfolio, reportedly valued at about $8 billion. The licenses include up to 14 MHz of paired spectrum and still need FCC approval. Low band… Read More: SpaceX and the Upper C-Band Spectrum Auction: A Test of… »
Direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications present significant challenges, both financial and technological, that are closely interconnected. Addressing one set of challenges often increases the risk in the other. Different D2D constellations have adopted various strategies to balance commercial and technological risks. In our latest Insight Note, which you can download below, we highlight some of the… Read More: Understanding the Risks in Direct-to-Device Satellite Communications: Insights from SpaceX… »
The satellite industry has adopted two primary approaches to connecting smartphones to satellites using 5G. The first approach utilizes MSS (Mobile Satellite Service) spectrum, as seen with the Globalstar-Apple collaboration. The second approach employs low-band terrestrial spectrum, such as the PCS band, which is being implemented by SpaceX and planned by startups like Lynk Global… Read More: Unlocking NTN Potential: The Strategic Use of Ka and Ku… »