SpaceX is working with Qualcomm to build its Starlink Mobile 5G network

<figure> <img alt="An image of Qualcomm and Starlink’s logos" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Qualcomm" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/11/SpaceXAnnouncement.png?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">SpaceX is teaming up with Qualcomm to build out its nationwide mobile network. Under the multi-year deal, <a href="https://www.qualcomm.com/news/releases/2026/11/spacex-selects-qualcomm-to-accelerate-starlink-mobile-s-nationwi">SpaceX will bring Qualcomm's Dragonwing technology</a> to "tens of thousands" of 5G cell sites across the US, with the first deployments set for 2027.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The news of the partnership comes as part of SpaceX's push to make <a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1008467/spacex-announces-plan-to-become-a-major-mobile-carrier">Starlink Mobile a "major" carrier in the US</a>, competing directly with T-Mobile, AT&amp;T, and Verizon. The Elon Musk-owned company has already <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/773645/echostar-dish-spacex-starlink-direct-to-cell-fcc-investigation">snapped up a swath of spectrum</a>, while recent reports suggested that SpaceX was exploring an <a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1024330/spacex-boost-mobile-deal-report">acquisition of Boost Mobile</a>.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now, SpaceX is planning to use Qualcomm's Dragonwing Cellular Infras …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1026287/spacex-qualcomm-starlink-mobile-5g-netwowrk">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>