RT @spacanpanman: $ASTS: SpaceX has explicitly stated its intention for Starlink Mobile to compete directly against the world's Mobile Network Operators. The EchoStar spectrum acquisition makes the strategy clear: SpaceX wants to become a global mobile carrier from space. The problem? It lacks the low-band spectrum (and satellites that can use low-band) that terrestrial MNOs rely on for quality of service, wide-area coverage and strong indoor penetration. SpaceX will need to win regulatory approval country by country to re-secure Echostar spectrum rights and get approval to use this spectrum for mobile service, build local distribution, billing, customer service and support infrastructure, and convince consumers to switch from trusted domestic carriers. Every market becomes a separate reg
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