SpaceX's Starlink Direct-To-Cell Service Gets Commercial License From FCC: Here's What It Means
SpaceX's Starlink Direct-To-Cell Service Gets Commercial License From FCC: Here's What It Means
The license also includes permission for SpaceX to provide Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) within the U.S. and to conduct direct-to-cell operations outside the country using its existing 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites.Elon Musk-led SpaceX has obtained a commercial license from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service. This marks a pivotal step in expanding the reach of satellite-based mobile connectivity.
馬斯克領導的spacex(臨時代碼)從聯邦通信委員會(FCC)獲得了其Starlink直連電芯服務的商業許可。這標誌着擴展基於衛星的移動連接的重要一步。
What Happened: The FCC has granted SpaceX a U.S. commercial license for its Starlink Direct-to-Cell service. This license allows SpaceX to operate its Gen2 Starlink satellites for non-geostationary orbit fixed-satellite services.
事件概述：FCC已授予spacex(臨時代碼)一項美國商業許可證，用於其Starlink直連電芯服務。此許可證允許spacex(臨時代碼)運營其第二代Starlink衛星，用於非地球靜止軌道的固定衛星服務。
The FCC's order partially approves SpaceX's application to construct, deploy, and operate these satellites, with certain conditions.
FCC的命令部分批准了spacex(臨時代碼)關於建設、部署和運營這些衛星的申請，但附加了某些條件。
The license also includes permission for SpaceX to provide Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) within the U.S. and to conduct direct-to-cell operations outside the country using its existing 7,500 Gen2 Starlink satellites.
許可證還包括spacex(臨時代碼)在美國境內提供來自太空的補充覆蓋(SCS)的許可，並允許其在國外使用現有的7500顆第二代Starlink衛星進行直連電芯操作。
Previously, the FCC granted SpaceX and T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) Special Temporary Authority (STA) to deliver Starlink Direct-to-Cell services in regions affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
此前，FCC向spacex(臨時代碼)和t-Mobile US Inc.(納斯達克：TMUS)授予了特殊臨時授權(STA)，以在受到赫拉娜和米爾頓颶風影響的地區提供Starlink直連電芯服務。
This service proved crucial in aiding recovery efforts, connecting 270,000 mobile phones, all belonging to T-Mobile subscribers, as reported by SpaceX earlier this month.
該服務在幫助恢復工作中發揮了關鍵作用，連接了270,000部移動電話，全部屬於t-mobile的訂閱用戶數，spacex(臨時代碼)本月早些時候報告了這一情況。
Why It Matters: This FCC license is a major milestone for SpaceX's Starlink, enabling it to enhance mobile connectivity.
這項FCC許可證對spacex(臨時代碼)的Starlink來說是一個重要的里程碑，使其能夠增強移動連接。
Earlier this month, SpaceX and T-Mobile activated their Direct-to-Cell coverage in Florida before Hurricane Milton made landfall. This initiative allowed residents to send messages, contact emergency services, and receive alerts, even when traditional networks were down.
本月早些時候，spacex(臨時代碼)和t-mobile在米爾頓颶風來襲之前啓用了他們在佛羅里達州的直連電芯覆蓋。這一舉措使居民能夠發送消息、聯繫緊急服務並接收警報，即使在傳統網絡癱瘓時也能保持連接。
In September, T-Mobile successfully sent its first wireless emergency alert via Starlink satellites, highlighting the potential of this technology in public safety. The alert was transmitted from a Starlink satellite in low-Earth orbit, functioning as a cell tower in space, and was received by a T-Mobile smartphone within seconds. This demonstrated the capability of Starlink to provide geographically targeted alerts in emergencies.
在九月份，萬億.Mobile成功通過spacex(臨時代碼)衛星發出了首個無線緊急警報，突顯了該技術在公共安全中的潛力。該警報由一顆在低地軌道的spacex(臨時代碼)衛星發出，充當了太空中的電芯塔，並在幾秒鐘內被t-Mobile智能手機接收。這展示了spacex(臨時代碼)在緊急情況下提供地理定位警報的能力。
Moreover, SpaceX executive Benjamin Longmier recently clarified that Starlink would enable connectivity for cellphones even indoors, addressing concerns about signal availability.
此外，spacex高管本傑明·朗米爾最近澄清，spacex(臨時代碼)將使手機即使在室內也能連接，解決了信號可用性的問題。
This comes at a time when SpaceX CEO Musk said that the company will use proceeds from its Starlink service to fund the Mars mission.
此時，spacex首席執行官馬斯克表示，公司將利用其spacex(臨時代碼)服務的收入來資助火星任務。
SpaceX is also reportedly preparing to launch a tender offer that values the company at $250 billion. While the company is private, investors can leverage Destiny Tech100 Inc. (NYSE:DXYZ) and Cathie Wood's Ark Venture Fund (NASDAQ:ARKVX) to participate in the Musk-led space company's growth.
據報道，spacex還準備推出一項價值2500億的收購要約。儘管公司是私有的，投資者可以通過Destiny Tech100 Inc. (紐交所:DXYZ)和凱西·伍德的Ark創業公司基金(納斯達克:ARKVX)參與馬斯克領導的太空公司的成長。
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