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Listen "SpaceX’s $17B Spectrum Deal: Direct-to-Cell Wireless, Explained"
Episode Synopsis
SpaceX just made a $17B spectrum play — acquiring AWS-4, H-Block, and S-band/MSS rights from EchoStar to accelerate direct-to-cell service.
In this episode of Tech It From Me, I break down what was bought, why spectrum is the real currency of wireless, how direct-to-cell could change coverage forever, and who should be nervous (telcos, cloud giants, satellite startups). I also take a hard look at the risks ahead — regulation, debt, technology, and timing.
📌 What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why spectrum is like “real estate” for wireless
How direct-to-cell works (and what it could mean for your phone)
The competitive shake-up for carriers and cloud providers
The technical and regulatory hurdles SpaceX still faces
What this deal signals about the future of connectivity
In this episode of Tech It From Me, I break down what was bought, why spectrum is the real currency of wireless, how direct-to-cell could change coverage forever, and who should be nervous (telcos, cloud giants, satellite startups). I also take a hard look at the risks ahead — regulation, debt, technology, and timing.
📌 What you’ll hear in this episode:
Why spectrum is like “real estate” for wireless
How direct-to-cell works (and what it could mean for your phone)
The competitive shake-up for carriers and cloud providers
The technical and regulatory hurdles SpaceX still faces
What this deal signals about the future of connectivity
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