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| Starlink is usable by moving vehicles |
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has licensed SpaceX to use the Starlink satellite internet system in moving vehicles, including cars, trucks, boats, and planes.
The licensing is a big win for SpaceX's Starlink system. This can open the services to more diverse use cases and clients.
SpaceX applied to the Federal Communications Commission for regulatory approval in March of last year to allow mobile ground stations to use Starlink stations in moving vehicles.
To use the system and obtain high-speed Internet coverage, customers must purchase personal ground antennas or subscription stations designed to communicate with any Starlink satellite in orbit.
Previously, these tags had to be kept in a fixed place to access the system.
In addition to granting the Kepler satellite application, the FCC has granted SpaceX a license.
This paves the way for a new type of subscriber station that can connect to broadband satellites on the way.
To that end, the FCC has rejected Dish Network's petition seeking to ban the company's use of spectrum in the 12GHz band.
However, the FCC continues its analysis as it establishes rules for the presence of mobile earth station equipment in the 12GHz band. He said Kepler and SpaceX would abide by any future rules he set.
Ships and planes can use Starlink
The FCC believes it is in the public interest to approve the new features. "We agree with SpaceX and Kepler that making the requests conditional would be in the public interest," she said.
„Die Lizenzierung eines neuen Satellitensystemterminals an SpaceX erweitert die Breitbandfähigkeiten, um die Bedürfnisse von Benutzern zu erfüllen, die jetzt überall und jederzeit Konnektivität benötigen- US mobilfnisse von Benutzern zu erfüllen. she said. added. Or on a domestic or international flight.
Starlink represents SpaceX's ambitious plan to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to cover the planet at high speeds.
To date, the company has more than 2,400 satellites in orbit. After completing beta testing late last year, the company recently announced that it has 400,000 users.
Customers wishing to subscribe to Starlink must purchase the $599 bundle, which is a $110 monthly subscription.
SpaceX has made it clear that it intends to expand Starlink beyond consumer use. The company is in talks with several airlines about using Starlink Internet services. It has struck deals with Hawaiian Airlines and private jet service JSX to offer in-flight internet access for the next two years.
In addition, Starlink has introduced a new special subscription class for RVs. This allows users to connect to Starlink satellites from multiple locations at no additional cost and without the need for a dedicated home address.