SMRTR TechJun 28, 2026Ars Technica

SpaceX plans to launch Starlink mobile service in the US

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SpaceX confirmed plans to launch a retail Starlink mobile service in the US, competing with major carriers in rural, suburban, and urban areas. However, analysts warn it's a massive challenge — SpaceX holds just 65MHz of spectrum versus carriers' 1,020MHz — and may simply be a tactic to negotiate better revenue-sharing deals with telecom partners.

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