5g Infrastructure

SpaceX Signs Qualcomm Deal to Launch Starlink Mobile as Fourth US Carrier

SpaceX has selected Qualcomm to supply the core hardware and software for its terrestrial 5G network, marking a critical step in its bid to become the fourth major US wireless carrier. The multiyear agreement involves deploying tens of thousands of cell sites nationwide starting in 2027, complementing SpaceX’s existing satellite infrastructure to challenge incumbents like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.