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SpaceX buys $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum to beef up Starlink broadband service

SpaceX just bought $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum from debt-ridden operator EchoStar to enhance Starlink direct-to-cell phone connectivity.

Astrobitica September 10, 2025 (Last updated: September 10, 2025) 1 minute read

SpaceX just bought $17 billion worth of satellite spectrum from debt-ridden operator EchoStar to enhance Starlink direct-to-cell phone connectivity.

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