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full release here, the stuff below is the important part.
For the reasons and consistent with the conditions described below, we grant Space Explorations
Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) special temporary authority (STA) to allow SpaceX to provide authorized
Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) service to handsets not yet authorized for part 25 service in the
areas affected by wildfires in Southern California.
Under this waiver, SpaceX and T-Mobile are granted authority to permit SpaceX Gen2 satellites
operating in the PCS G Block to connect to non-SCS certified or part 25 certified handsets in the areas
affected by wildfires in Southern California. This waiver will benefit the public interest by allowing
wireless customers and first responders to send and receive text messages, receive Wireless Emergency
Alerts, and send and receive limited data.
For the reasons and consistent with the conditions described below, we grant Space Explorations
Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) special temporary authority (STA) to allow SpaceX to provide authorized
Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS) service to handsets not yet authorized for part 25 service in the
areas affected by wildfires in Southern California.
Under this waiver, SpaceX and T-Mobile are granted authority to permit SpaceX Gen2 satellites
operating in the PCS G Block to connect to non-SCS certified or part 25 certified handsets in the areas
affected by wildfires in Southern California. This waiver will benefit the public interest by allowing
wireless customers and first responders to send and receive text messages, receive Wireless Emergency
Alerts, and send and receive limited data.
