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SPACEX, CHARTER IN TALKS ON US MOBILE PHONE

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, JUN 26, 2026

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SpaceX and Charter Communications have held executive-level discussions about launching a joint mobile phone service in the United States, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.

The talks represent a potential expansion of SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, which could bundle mobile connectivity through Charter's existing infrastructure and customer base. Charter, the second-largest cable provider in the US, operates as Spectrum and serves millions of residential and business customers. A partnership would leverage Charter's established network and billing systems alongside SpaceX's satellite capabilities. The scope and timeline of any potential agreement remain unclear. Both companies have pursued telecommunications expansion—SpaceX through Starlink's broadband rollout and Charter through its cable and mobile offerings. Neither SpaceX nor Charter have announced formal plans. Executive talks do not guarantee a deal will materialize. The mobile market is crowded with established carriers, though satellite-based services remain an emerging competitive frontier.

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