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SpaceX Buys Spectrum to Become a Wireless Carrier

SpaceX purchased low-band spectrum licenses that travel far and penetrate walls, though the F.C.C. still must approve the wireless carrier plan.

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  • The VergeSpaceX announces plan to become a ‘major mobile carrier’
  • WSJSpaceX Makes Big Play to Become a Wireless Carrier
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