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SpaceX Asks FCC to Relax Rule Blocking Some Phones From Cellular Starlink

SpaceX Asks FCC to Relax Rule Blocking Some Phones From Cellular Starlink

PCMag
If phones don't have a 'Part 25' certification, T-Mobile will be forced to block them from SpaceX's cellular Starlink, which both companies argue could be dangerous in an emergency.

SpaceX and T-Mobile are lobbying to relax a rule that prevents older smartphones from accessing SpaceX's cellular Starlink service.

T-Mobile is preparing to launch support for cellular Starlink on its network in July. The service already supports 50 phone …