SpaceX Seeks FCC Approval for Starlink Upgrades to Deliver Gigabit Broadband Speeds
SpaceX is seeking approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to implement changes to its Starlink satellite network, with the goal of providing gigabit-per-second broadband speeds. In an application submitted on October 11, 2024, SpaceX outlined several proposed modifications to its second-generation (Gen2) satellite system, which it claims will enable the delivery of high-speed, low-latency broadband to users across the globe, including underserved areas.