In this fireside chat, leaders from T-Mobile and SpaceX discuss their groundbreaking plans for satellite-to-cell service, how it's set to revolutionize connectivity for all, and what’s next in one of the hottest topics in telecommunications. Carriers, manufacturers and regulators who want to learn more about the companies’ shared vision for universal coverage and how to participate in this worldwide project should join the discussion. 

Coverage Above and Beyond – T-Mobile and SpaceX discuss shared satellite-to-cell vision for global connectivity

Peter Ewens is EVP Corporate Strategy and Development for T-Mobile USA. Since 2008, Peter has led the company’s Corporate Strategy and M&A activities with the objective of fueling T-Mobile’s core business and developing new growth businesses.  Peter holds an MBA from MIT, and Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto.

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Peter Ewens

EVP, Corporate Strategy & Development, T-Mobile

Dr. Sara Spangelo is Sr. Director of Satellite Engineering at SpaceX.  She is a co-lead of Direct to Cell at SpaceX, leading telco partnerships. She was the co-founder and CEO of Swarm, which was acquired by SpaceX in 2021.  Swarm provides low-cost, global satellite connectivity for IoT devices. Sara is Canadian, has a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, and was cut from the Canadian astronaut program as a top 32 candidate.

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Sara Spangelo

Sr. Director of Satellite Engineering, SpaceX

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Coverage Above and Beyond – T-Mobile and SpaceX discuss shared satellite-to-cell vision for global connectivity