SpaceX denies Starlink 'take over' of FAA contract

SpaceX denies Starlink 'take over' of FAA contract, as Verizon $2.4B air traffic control deal hangs in balance
SpaceX confirms Starlink work at FAA but denies bid to replace Verizon
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SpaceX denies intent to replace Verizon’s $2.4B FAA contract with Starlink
Elon Musk Wants SpaceX To Fix Air Traffic Control. Here’s Why It Won’t Work.
Satellite service Starlink doesn’t have the capabilities to be the FAA’s comms backbone. Trump officials may take a $2.4B contract from Verizon and give it to Musk’s company anyway.
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FCC allows a power boost for SpaceX’s direct-to-smartphone service
SpaceX secured permission March 7 to provide direct-to-smartphone satellite services at higher power levels to improve connectivity beyond the reach of cell towers across the United States.
SpaceX May Benefit if FAA Cancels Its $2B Contract with Verizon (VZ)
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering canceling a $2 billion contract with Verizon Communications (VZ) in order to upgrade
Trump slashed the FAA. Now, its officials must find funds for SpaceX's Starlink.
The directives came after SpaceX CEO Elon Musk criticized Verizon, which has a contract to upgrade air traffic control communications.