SpaceX moves toward a wireless business to challenge the big US telecom carriers

Summary

SpaceX, the rocket and satellite-internet company led by Elon Musk, is looking to challenge the telecom giants. MarketWatch reports that Musk has opened the door to a big SpaceX acquisition. The Verge reports that SpaceX has declared Starlink Mobile will become a major mobile carrier, that it has already deployed thousands of direct-to-cell satellites, and that its next big challenge is building out a 5G network on Earth. The Verge also says SpaceX has inked a deal as part of its plans to rival AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.

Timeline

1. MarketWatch

   6 Nov 2026, 21:45 UTCSource ↗

   MarketWatch reports that Elon Musk has opened the door to a big SpaceX acquisition, as the rocket and satellite-internet company looks to challenge telecom giants.

2. The Verge

   6 Nov 2026, 22:45 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that SpaceX has declared Starlink Mobile will become a major mobile carrier, has already deployed thousands of direct-to-cell satellites, and has inked a deal as part of its plans to rival AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.