SpaceX selects Qualcomm Dragonwing Platforms to power Starlink Mobile Terrestrial 5G Network

SpaceX has selected Qualcomm Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 platforms to power the terrestrial rollout of the Starlink Mobile 5G network across the United States, aiming for a nationwide deployment starting in 2027 with tens of thousands of sites. The collaboration leverages advanced Massive MIMO radio technology and power-efficient processing to optimize network capacity, coverage, and deployment economy, while laying the groundwork for future AI-native 6G infrastructure.

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