Satellite Connectivity

Fibocom LTE Cat.1 bis Modules Hit 2.2 Mbps on SpaceX Direct to Cell

Fibocom LTE Cat.1 bis Modules Hit 2.2 Mbps on SpaceX Direct to Cell

Auckland – November 08, 2026 -- Fibocom's LE270-EU and LE271-GL LTE Cat.1 bis modules reached approximately 2.2 Mbps and 2.0 Mbps downlink respectively on the SpaceX Direct to Cell (DTC) satellite network during live testing in New Zealand. Both modules ran standard firmware with no satellite-specific hardware modifications. They registered on the network, established IP data sessions and transmitted data over the satellite link.

Open-sky tests deliver 0.3 Mbps uplink and 80% to 90% ping response

In outdoor and in-vehicle tests with good sky visibility, both modules delivered around 0.3 Mbps uplink. Network registration took approximately 1 to 30 seconds, and ping response rates ranged from 80% to 90%. Both modules also registered and exchanged data under weak-signal conditions.

SpaceX Wins FCC Nod for 15,000 Satellites, Buys 800 MHz Spectrum

SpaceX Wins FCC Nod for 15,000 Satellites, Buys 800 MHz Spectrum

San Francisco – November 02, 2026 -- SpaceX agreed on October 8 to acquire nationwide 800 MHz licenses covering up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum. T-Mobile shares fell 13.27% the next trading day, to $148.58 from $171.31.

FCC approves 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile Gen2 constellation with conditions

The Federal Communications Commission authorized SpaceX to launch 15,000 satellites optimized for 2 GHz spectrum globally. Its Space Bureau and Wireless Telecommunications Bureau adopted and released the order on October 6, marking the application granted in part and deferred in part, with conditions. Among the deferred items is SpaceX's proposed use of the 2020-2025 MHz band in the United States.