SpaceX: Grain's spectrum is key to becoming a 'major mobile carrier'

SpaceX plans to fill the lowband gap in its hybrid satellite-terrestrial network by acquiring Grain's 800MHz spectrum. That could help it compete with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, but analysts say SpaceX still needs an MVNO deal.

• SpaceX is acquiring Grain's 800MHz lowband spectrum
• Goal is to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon
• Analysts: an MVNO deal is still required