DirecTV warns that SpaceX's plan to boost Starlink speeds could disrupt satellite TV service for millions. The FCC battle between satellite internet and traditional satellite TV reveals a dying industry. For wireless dealers, this creates opportunities to capture customers switching to streaming, 5G home internet, and mobile-first entertainment solutions.

SpaceX has quietly removed its budget-friendly $40 Starlink plan from the US market, leaving dealers and customers searching for affordable satellite internet alternatives. The Residential 100Mbps plan, which capped speeds at 100Mbps, is no longer available on Starlink's website or app. This creates new opportunities for wireless dealers to position alternative connectivity solutions and bundles.

Starlink just launched mobile satellite internet that connects directly to ordinary smartphones—no dish, no installation, no special hardware. This changes the game for remote connectivity and creates massive opportunities for wireless dealers to sell complementary services, devices, and accessories. Here's what you need to know.

The wireless industry is on the brink of its most significant disruption in decades. Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet division, is expanding beyond home broadband into direct-to-cell mobile service—a technology that promises to eliminate dead zones, provide truly global coverage, and fundamentally challenge the traditional carrier model that wireless dealers have relied on for years. Starlink Mobile Direct represents a paradigm shift where satellites replace cell towers,

T-Mobile T-Satellite: What Just Changed Feature Previous (Text-Only) Now (App Expansion) Messaging Text messaging only Text messaging + WhatsApp ✅ Voice/Video Not supported WhatsApp voice & video calls ✅ Navigation Not supported Google Maps, AllTrails, CalTopo ✅ Social Media Not supported X (Twitter) ✅ Weather Not supported AccuWeather ✅ Outdoor Apps Not supported onX Hunt, onX Backcountry, onX Offroad ✅ Emergency Text-to-911 Text-to-911 (unchanged) Satellite Network 650+ Sta

Major Announcement Summary Announcement Element Details Launch Date October 1, 2025 Service T-Mobile T-Satellite with Starlink app data...