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title: "Starlink Mobile expands globally following key US license"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/85496/starlink-mobile-expands-globally-following-key-us-license
published: 2026-09-21T05:00:00Z
language: en
author: "Liubomir Guțu"
section: "International"
source: radiomoldova.md
---

# Starlink Mobile expands globally following key US license

> SpaceX has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate internationally, marking a major milestone in turning its satellite constellation into a global mobile carrier network.

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SpaceX has received regulatory approval from the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate internationally, marking a major milestone in turning its satellite constellation into a global mobile carrier network.

**Next-generation orbital network**

The green light allows Starlink Mobile to provide voice and data services far beyond American borders. The direct-to-cell service currently operates in the United States through a partnership with carrier T-Mobile, focusing initially on eliminating dead zones by allowing standard smartphones to connect directly to satellites in remote locations or during emergencies.

SpaceX plans to deploy a new generation of satellites configured to function as orbital cell towers capable of transmitting 5G-grade signals. Company representatives noted that the upcoming technology will provide download speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

**Direct competition with legacy carriers**

Although SpaceX collaborates with T-Mobile domestically, company leadership has not ruled out positioning Starlink Mobile as a direct challenger to traditional global telecommunications operators. 

Industry analysts emphasize that global roaming represents the service’s primary competitive advantage. Leveraging the vast low-Earth orbit satellite network, a single mobile subscription could eventually deliver continuous cellular access anywhere in the world.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**
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