SpaceX and Qualcomm plan a mobile network with tens of thousands of cell sites

SpaceX has signed a multiyear deal with Qualcomm to build the ground-based mobile network for Starlink Mobile, taking its challenge to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile beyond satellites. Qualcomm said on November 4 that deployment is planned to begin in 2027 . Key takeaways Qualcomm will supply Dragonwing technology for Starlink Mobile’s base stations. The ground network will work alongside Starlink’s satellites. SpaceX plans tens of thousands of cell sites. Starlink generated 85% of SpaceX’s third-quarter operating profit. SpaceX taps Qualcomm for mobile network infrastructure Qualcomm will supply Dragonwing cellular infrastructure hardware and software for base stations designed to deliver high-capacity coverage for Starlink Mobile. The companies did not disclose the agreement’s financial terms. Qualcomm described the partnership as its largest 5G initiative to date .

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