Starlink’s Direct-to-Phone Service: A Coverage Lifeline, Not Yet a Cellular Replacement
The development comes as SpaceX pushes satellite connectivity beyond emergency coverage
Expert Opinion
Michael O'Reilly: Making Progress on D2D Satellite Services
The FCC should approve pending satellite direct-to-device applications and reject stale objections that only slow U.S. leadership.
Satellite
Ookla: D2D Working in Venezuela After Double Earthquakes
Venezuela earthquakes provide clear case study that direct-to-device satellite can serve as a disaster communications backup.
LEO
Ookla: Once ‘Science Fiction,’ Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Technology is Quietly Emerging
Ookla’s latest report reveals 24.5% space satellite growth between July 2025 and March 2026.
LEO
Amazon Set to Acquire Globalstar in $10.8 Billion Deal
The deal accelerates Amazon's direct-to-device ambitions as it challenges Starlink's dominance.
broadcasting
CES2026: Carr Outlines FCC Spectrum, AI, and Broadcast Priorities
In a fireside chat, Chairman Brendan Carr cited progress on C-band, 6 GHz, and a national framework for artificial intelligence.
SpaceX
Entner: Amazon’s Steep LEO Deployment Gap Needs a Waiver to Succeed
Amazon must scale from 180 satellites to above 1,600 by mid-2026, as Starlink exceeds 8,000 in orbit.
SpaceX
Bid Aims to Expand L-Band Into Direct-to-Device Connectivity
The plan repurposes more than 40 megahertz for low-Earth orbit broadband.
