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SpaceX is getting more serious about becoming the fourth carrier the US needs

Source: Android AuthorityHadlee SimonsOctober 23, 2026
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SpaceX is advancing its mobile carrier ambitions by holding talks with major network infrastructure companies, including Crown Castle Inc, to acquire cell sites across the US. The company is targeting at least 80,000 cell sites, comparable to established carriers' infrastructure footprints. SpaceX has already acquired spectrum to support improved indoor coverage, signalling a serious push into the telecommunications market.

Key points

  • SpaceX negotiating for 80,000 US cell sites
  • Crown Castle Inc among infrastructure partners
  • Starlink Mobile moving toward carrier competition

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