SpaceX Considers Launching Starlink Mobile Service and Terrestrial Network in US
SpaceX is exploring the launch of a Starlink-branded retail mobile service in the US, potentially building its own terrestrial wireless network to compete with major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The company, which currently partners with T-Mobile for satellite-based mobile coverage, has acquired significant wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar to support this expansion. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell discussed these plans with investors during a recent IPO roadshow, though no formal launch timeline has been announced.