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SpaceX Signs Qualcomm Deal to Expand Starlink Direct-to-Phone Service
Original: SpaceX inks Qualcomm deal, putting Starlink closer to becoming the fourth major US wireless carrier
SpaceX has struck an agreement with Qualcomm, a step that brings its Starlink satellite service closer to operating as the fourth major wireless carrier in the United States, alongside AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile. The deal would let smartphones connect directly to Starlink satellites, extending coverage to areas without ground-based cell networks. Analysts see it as a notable move in the race to offer satellite-to-mobile connectivity nationwide.
Why now: A major new SpaceX partnership signals Starlink is moving closer to competing directly with the big US mobile carriers.
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- SpaceX inks Qualcomm deal, putting Starlink closer to becoming the fourth major US wireless carrier · Yahoo Finance
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