The FCC has granted SpaceX permission to go forward with plans to offer a direct-to-phone version of its Starlink satellite internet service, with

The US regulator is also allowing SpaceX to orbit some of the company's Starlink satellites closer to Earth, which should reduce latency.

The FCC approved T-Mobile and SpaceX's license to provide supplemental telecom coverage from space to eliminate dead zones.

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The Federal Communications Commission said on Tuesday it has approved a license for T-Mobile and Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink unit to provide supplemental coverage from space in a bid to extend internet access to remote areas.

The FCC has approved a license for T-Mobile and SpaceX's Starlink to provide space-based internet coverage, enhancing connectivity in remote areas. This marks the first FCC authorization of a satellite operator working with a wireless carrier to use flexible spectrum bands for terrestrial service.

The Federal Communications Commission has approved a license for T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) and Starlink to provide supplemental coverage to extend internet access to remote areas in the U.S., Reuters reported on Tuesday.