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Starlink Mobile picks Qualcomm platform to develop own 5G base stations
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Fusion42 · 5 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
SpaceX is collaborating with Qualcomm to build Starlink Mobile's terrestrial 5G network in the US using Qualcomm's Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 RAN platforms and Layer 1 software, focusing on scalable, power-efficient Massive MIMO radio technology for open and virtual RAN deployments.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 23 sources have reported it between 4 Nov 2026 and 5 Nov 2026.
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You now face a fresh hardware option for 5G base stations as SpaceX builds Starlink Mobile using Qualcomm’s advanced radio tech. This opens a new route to supply or partner in US 5G networks beyond traditional carriers.
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23 sources · first reported 4 Nov 2026 · latest 5 Nov 2026
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