SpaceX plans Starlink Mobile 5G network with Qualcomm

SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial mobile network to make Starlink Mobile a major carrier, competing directly with T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. As part of these ambitions, the company has inked a deal with Qualcomm to deploy cellular technology across tens of thousands of 5G cell sites starting in 2027, acquired low-band spectrum licenses, and is reportedly in talks regarding cell sites and potential partnerships. Open article →