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SpaceX Ups Challenge to US Mobile Carriers With Qualcomm Deal

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 04 November 2026, 19:29 UTC 1 min read
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Nov 4th, 2026 SpaceX Ups Challenge to US Mobile Carriers With Qualcomm Deal SpaceX has signed a deal to get hardware from Qualcomm for its planned U.S. terrestrial wireless network. It's the latest sign that Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company is committed to challenging the biggest players in the U.S. mobile industry. Bloomberg's Ian King discusses the move with Carol Massar on "Bloomberg Tech."

Nov 4th, 2026 SpaceX Ups Challenge to US Mobile Carriers With Qualcomm Deal SpaceX has signed a deal to get hardware from Qualcomm for its planned U.S. terrestrial wireless network. It's the latest sign that Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company is committed to challenging the biggest players in the U.S. mobile industry. Bloomberg's Ian King discusses the move with Carol Massar on "Bloomberg Tech."
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