SpaceX and Qualcomm join forces to build Starlink Mobile 5G network — but Elon Musk's bold plan to 'disrupt the entire industry' could take 'several years'
- Qualcomm's Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms will support Starlink Mobile's terrestrial base stations
- This tech will help improve coverage, capacity, and spectral efficiency
- However, analysts argue that spectrum and tower leases are more important for the carrier
Starlink Mobile has just taken another big step towards launching its US mobile network to compete with the likes of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile — the SpaceX-owned company has announced that Qualcomm’s Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms will support the carrier’s terrestrial base stations.
According to Qualcomm, these base stations are “designed to improve coverage, capacity and spectral efficiency, helping the network serve more traffic efficiently.”
The multi-year agreement will see Qualcomm's tech used in "tens of thousands of sites", with the rollout due to begin in 2027. Qualcomm has described the agreement as its "biggest 5G deal yet".
In a post on X Elon Musk claimed that “Qualcomm’s technology is excellent,” adding in...
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