The Sherpa Signal · 2026-10-26 NOTABLE DEAL
Spectrum lease fuels SpaceX direct-to-device network
Tristar sells D2D spectrum to SpaceX in US financing deal
SpaceX clinches deal to use Tristar's spectrum for D2D
The agreement grants SpaceX immediate access to Tristar's mid-band spectrum for device-to-device communications, accelerating its rollout of a proprietary broadband layer. By securing licensed spectrum rather than relying on unlicensed bands, SpaceX can guarantee quality of service for its satellite-ground hybrid offerings, tightening competition for US telecom carriers and prompting them to reassess spectrum strategies.
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