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SpaceX 15000 V3 Starlink Direct to Cellphone Satellites
This filing builds on prior approvals for ~29,988 broadband-focused satellites and leverages spectrum acquired from EchoStar in a $17 billion deal, enabling hybrid satellite-terrestrial networks for ubiquitous mobile connectivity.
All 15,000 Satellites are DTC-Enabled?
Yes, the filing describes these as a dedicated constellation for DTC operations, supporting text, voice, and data to unmodified cellphones using acquired MSS spectrum (e.g., 1.91-1.995 GHz in the US).
V3 Satellite Specifications: V3 (Gen3) satellites, deployable via Starship, feature massive capacity upgrades: 1 Tbps downlink, 160 Gbps uplink per satellite, and ~4 Tbps combined RF/laser backhaul.