On July 1, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized SpaceX to provide satellite Internet services for aircraft, ships, vehicles and other operating vehicles, which means that SpaceX can provide mobile Internet services for consumers and enterprises, which is a key step for SpaceX to further expand its star chain services < p > < / P > < p > Tom Sullivan, head of FCC International Department, wrote in the authorization document released on Thursday: "Authorizing SpaceX satellite system to provide new customer terminals will expand the scope of broadband Internet services and meet the growing mobile network needs of users. Whether consumers drive RV around the country, enterprise freighters from Europe to U.S. ports, or domestic and international flights, they can use this service."

satellite link is a low earth orbit satellite network created by SpaceX company, which aims to provide high-speed Internet services for the world. SpaceX has launched about 2700 satellite chain satellites, and the basic price of this service is $110 per month. SpaceX previously told the FCC that as of May this year, the star chain service had more than 400000 users

spacex has signed an early agreement with commercial airlines to prepare for this authorization. Previously, the company signed an agreement with Hawaiian Airlines and JSX, a private charter supplier, to provide Wi Fi Internet services on the aircraft. So far, SpaceX has been approved to conduct limited flight tests, and the company believes that the aviation Wi Fi market "has matured and will usher in a period of disruption"

spacex requested to expand its business last year, not only to serve fixed end users. FCC's authorization of star chain service also covers ships, trailers, recreational vehicles and other means of transportation. SpaceX has launched a service called "RV star chain" and charged an additional "portability" service fee. But portability and mobility are two concepts. The FCC's authorization enables the star chain to serve mobile users

however, FCC also attached conditions to mobile star chain services. SpaceX is required to "accept any interference from current and future authorized services", and further investment in the star chain needs to "bear the risk that its operations may be limited by additional conditions or requirements of the FCC"

in addition, this authorization does not solve the regulatory disputes between SpaceX and wireless Internet service providers such as dish network and RS access. These companies are competing for the right to use the 12GHz band. FCC continues to analyze whether this frequency band can support both terrestrial wireless communication and satellite communication services. SpaceX urges regulators to make a ruling as soon as possible. (Chenchen)