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SpaceX in Talks to Access 80,000 Cell Sites for Wireless Network
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News
What happened
- SpaceX is seeking access to a minimum of 80,000 cell sites across the US for a wireless network.
- SpaceX is reportedly in talks with at least one major cellular infrastructure company.
- The effort could support SpaceX’s plans to become a fourth nationwide wireless carrier competing with Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T.
US cell sites sought
minimum of 80,000
Companies reportedly competing with SpaceX
Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T
Why it matters
The move could create a significant new demand source for US wireless infrastructure and increase competitive pressure in the mobile-carrier market. Infrastructure investors and market participants will be watching whether discussions develop into access agreements.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 21AT&T Lifts Profit Outlook on Continued Postpaid Phone, Internet Growth
- EarlierOct 21AT&T shrugs off SpaceX fears with its own large haul of new internet subscribers
- EarlierOct 21Crown Castle Inc.: Results of operations
- EarlierOct 22Texas Developer Seeks $3.5 Billion in Debt Financing for AT&T (T) Headquarters
- First reported by BloombergOct 22SpaceX in Talks to Access 80,000 Cell Sites for Wireless Network
- Techmeme reportsOct 22Sources: SpaceX is in talks with at least one major cellular infrastructure firm to secure a minimum of 80K US cell sites, as it eyes a wireless carrier launch (Kelcee Griffis/Bloomberg)
- The Verge reportsOct 23SpaceX’s mobile carrier push reportedly involves tapping into 80,000 cell sites
Who is involved
SpaceX in Talks to Access 80,000 Cell Sites for Wireless NetworkSpaceXCrown Castle Inc.CCIVerizonVZT-MobileTMUSAT&TT
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Sources (3)
- BloombergOct 22SpaceX in Talks to Access 80,000 Cell Sites for Wireless Network
- TechmemeOct 22Sources: SpaceX is in talks with at least one major cellular infrastructure firm to secure a minimum of 80K US cell sites, as it eyes a wireless carrier launch (Kelcee Griffis/Bloomberg)
- The VergeOct 23SpaceX’s mobile carrier push reportedly involves tapping into 80,000 cell sites
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- Oct 21 · AT&T shrugs off SpaceX fears with its own large haul of new internet subscribers
- Oct 21 · AT&T Lifts Profit Outlook on Continued Postpaid Phone, Internet Growth
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