SpaceX’s 800 MHz spectrum deal with Grain clears first FCC step

The Federal Communications Commission has accepted for filing SpaceX's bid to acquire a nationwide 800 MHz spectrum portfolio from Grain Management. Through its subsidiary Starlink Spectrum Holdings, SpaceX is seeking control of 546 paired licences covering up to 14 megahertz across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The regulatory step opens the application for public comment and review, but does not constitute formal approval. Open article →