BREAKING: Starlink Mobile teams up with Qualcomm to build a nationwide U.S. 5G network.
SpaceX is combining Starlink satellites with ground-based 5G stations to keep people connected on their phones across America.
Here’s what’s planned:
• Deployment begins in 2027, with tens of thousands of sites planned over a multi-year agreement.
• Qualcomm’s Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 platforms will power the network’s radio and base station processing.
• Advanced radios with 64 transmit and 64 receive paths are designed to improve coverage and handle more data.
• More efficient use of wireless spectrum will help the network serve more people.
• Power-efficient technology will deliver more performance per watt, helping improve costs as the network grows.
• The partnership also lays groundwork for future AI-native 6G infrastructure.
A major step toward Starlink delivering seamless mobile connectivity across America.