SpaceX reportedly seeks access to 80,000 US cell sites
BROBROK News · Based on reporting by DiarioBitcoin ·
SpaceX is reportedly in talks with Crown Castle and American Tower to lease space at up to 80,000 cell sites across the United States. The scale points to ambitions beyond satellite connectivity, though no deal has been confirmed and the final footprint remains unclear.
Key points
- Bloomberg, via Yahoo Finance, said SpaceX is in talks with Crown Castle and American Tower.
- Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon said the scale implies something closer to a national wireless network.
- SpaceX recently agreed to acquire a low-band spectrum portfolio.
- The reports add pressure on AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
- It is still unclear how many sites SpaceX would actually lease.
Why it matters
The combination of spectrum and tower access suggests SpaceX could broaden its telecom strategy beyond Starlink. For investors, that raises the possibility of a new long-term competitor in US wireless services.
Original headline: “SpaceX apunta a 80.000 sitios celulares y eleva la presión sobre las telefónicas de EE. UU.”
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