SpaceX plans to expand Starlink mobile services in the United States

Friday 26 June 2026 - 15:56

By: Azzat Manal

SpaceX plans to expand Starlink mobile services in the United States

SpaceX, the aerospace company founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly preparing to expand its Starlink satellite communication services into the U.S. consumer mobile market, according to a report by the Financial Times citing informed sources.

The company is said to be exploring the launch of a retail mobile communications product under the Starlink brand, which could eventually allow SpaceX to offer satellite-based mobile connectivity directly to consumers in the United States. This move would mark a significant shift in the company’s commercial strategy beyond its current focus on satellite internet services.

According to SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell, the company is considering the development of new retail offerings and may also build its own terrestrial mobile network infrastructure in the U.S. market.

If implemented, the plan would place SpaceX in direct competition with major American telecom operators such as Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and other established industry players. Analysts suggest that such a development could reshape competition in the U.S. telecommunications sector, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

The Financial Times noted that entering the consumer mobile market would represent one of the most significant commercial expansions for SpaceX since the global rollout of Starlink, which already provides high-speed satellite internet services in more than 150 countries.

Starlink continues to grow rapidly as demand for reliable broadband connectivity increases worldwide, positioning SpaceX as a major player in both satellite communications and potentially, mobile telecommunications.