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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