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SpaceX inks Qualcomm deal, putting Starlink closer to becoming the fourth major US wireless carrier
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Fusion42 · 4 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX has signed a deal with Qualcomm, advancing Starlink towards becoming the fourth major wireless carrier in the United States.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 7 sources have reported it.
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Starlink is preparing to enter the US wireless market as a full carrier, which puts pressure on existing providers and opens opportunities for startups to target newly unsettled customers.
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7 sources · 4 Nov 2026
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