SpaceX has announced intentions to expand its satellite internet service to numerous schools around the United States. SpaceX informed the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of its plans in a letter sent on Tuesday.
In the letter, SpaceX informed the FCC that it is collaborating with rural school districts to provide Starlink internet connectivity on school buses.
Elon Musk's business told the FCC that it is currently working on a pilot program for long-distance bus routes. They are working in an area where mobile broadband service is being disrupted.
"Many children who require Internet access during long travels to school do not have Internet connection," SpaceX stated in a statement to the FCC.
In the letter, SpaceX requests that the FCC allow federal funds for the installation of Wi-Fi on school buses.
So far, neither SpaceX nor the FCC have provided any details on the next steps. SpaceX requested an 866-million-dollar subsidy to bring internet to rural towns in the United States just a few months ago, but the FCC denied it.
Musk's company only recently gained authorization to deploy Starlink Internet in autos.
SpaceX tested Starlink on a private jet plane flying above 30,000 feet last week.
There are currently around 400,000 Starlink users globally. Currently, the business has around 2,500 satellites in lower orbit.
This service is intended to provide 200 Mbps internet speed in rural and remote areas.
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