IT Home reported on November 11, 2026, that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced the previous day, November 10, that it has accepted SpaceX’s application to acquire nationwide 800 MHz spectrum licenses held by Grain Management. The transaction has entered a public-comment and review process. The original report includes a screenshot of the FCC announcement.
According to the disclosed information, SpaceX plans, through its subsidiary Starlink Spectrum Holdings, to take over 546 paired spectrum licenses covering all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The licenses correspond to nearly the entire U.S. population.
The deal is intended to add low-frequency spectrum for Starlink Mobile. Compared with higher bands, 800 MHz signals are more favorable for covering wide areas and penetrating buildings, and can complement SpaceX’s satellite communications. The company plans to combine satellite direct-to-phone service with terrestrial networks to expand mobile service.
Obtaining the licenses would not immediately mean nationwide mobile coverage. The transaction itself still awaits approval, and SpaceX’s request to use the frequencies for supplemental satellite coverage is also still under review. Under the published schedule, public comments are due by December 1 and opposition comments by December 8. Further progress depends on regulatory review and network deployment.
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