Jun. 27 at 2:18 AM
SpaceX has held executive-level talks with Charter Communications about a potential partnership to launch a consumer mobile service in the U.S., according to people familiar with the matter. Under the proposal, Charter would route part of SpaceX's mobile traffic through its terrestrial network, similar to how it supports its Spectrum Mobile service.
A deal would advance SpaceX's ambition to become a direct wireless carrier for consumers, expanding beyond its Starlink satellite broadband business. The company currently offers Starlink Mobile as a
$10-per-month add-on through T-Mobile, enabling texting and internet-based calling in remote areas. To support a broader mobile offering, SpaceX has been acquiring wireless spectrum, including AWS-3 licenses obtained in a recent FCC auction following its purchase of EchoStar spectrum assets.
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