SpaceX Selects Qualcomm for Starlink Mobile's Nationwide 5G Network Acceleration
Qualcomm Technologies has announced that SpaceX has chosen its Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms to power Starlink Mobile's U.S. nationwide terrestrial 5G network. This collaboration will utilize Qualcomm's Dragonwing QRU100 and QDU100 platforms, along with commercial-grade Layer 1 software, to deploy cellular base stations at scale. The network will feature high-capacity Massive MIMO radio and baseband technology, combined with power-efficient processing. SpaceX plans to commence the U.S. nationwide deployment rollout in 2027, with tens of thousands of sites expected to be deployed over a multi-year agreement. This initiative aims to provide robust and reliable 5G connectivity across the country, addressing issues like dropped calls and ensuring continuous connection for users. The partnership also signifies a step towards a broader vision for AI-native 6G infrastructure.
