T-Mobile sells 800MHz spectrum to delay SpaceX Starlink Mobile

T-Mobile has sold its 800MHz band spectrum licenses to Grain Management for $2.9 billion in cash plus 600MHz licenses, and Grain Management subsequently sold those low-band licenses to SpaceX. The deal, which awaits regulatory approval expected in early 2027, will provide SpaceX with nationwide low-band coverage for its Starlink Mobile direct-to-device service. Additionally, SpaceX is reportedly in talks with EchoStar regarding a potential acquisition of Boost Mobile to secure a user base and distribution system. Open article →