Starlink secures spectrum for nationwide mobile service, challenging major carriers.

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SpaceX's Starlink has acquired nationwide rights to 800 MHz spectrum. This spectrum will enable the satellite service to provide mobile phone coverage, including indoors. The move positions Starlink to directly compete with terrestrial carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The development is part of Elon Musk's broader plan to expand Starlink's telecommunications services.

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