Ever look at your cellphone bill and wonder why you're paying so much when you still can't get a decent signal? Maybe calls drop inside your house or your phone loses service during a road trip.It's frustrating, especially when the big wireless companies keep promising better coverage.Now, Elon Musk wants to give you another option.
His company, SpaceX, is reportedly pursuing access to at least 80,000 cell sites across the United States.The goal is to turn Starlink into a major wireless carrier that could compete directly with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.
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cell sites as it explores turning Starlink into a nationwide wireless carrier.(Photo by Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images)SpaceX is reportedly negotiating with major cellular infrastructure companies to secure access to at least 80,000 sites nationwide.
One company reportedly involved is Crown Castle, which owns and operates roughly 40,000 cell towers across the country.During an Oct.
21 earnings call, Crown Castle CEO Chris Hillabrant was asked about potential leasing discussions with SpaceX and other satellite providers.His response was revealing.
"You can assume that we're ...