SpaceX to become ‘major mobile carrier’ in US with Starlink Mobile upgrades

SpaceX is positioning Starlink Mobile to become a true U.S. mobile carrier by pairing newly acquired low-band spectrum with FCC-approved high-capacity Gen2 satellites, creating a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network with broader coverage and stronger indoor penetration. For CIOs, this could introduce a new connectivity option for employees, remote sites, and business continuity planning, while also intensifying competition among traditional carriers and expanding the strategic importance of spectrum-backed, non-terrestrial networks in enterprise mobility roadmaps.