SpaceX could capture 13% of US wireless market by 2036: Pivotal
Summary
SpaceX is projected to capture 13% of the U.S. wireless market by 2036, according to analysts at Pivotal. This forecast follows SpaceX's agreement to acquire a portfolio of low-band 800 MHz spectrum licenses, which will enhance indoor coverage for its Starlink Mobile service. Additionally, the FCC has approved SpaceX's plans for a new constellation of satellites designed for direct-to-device mobile service, positioning the company to compete against established wireless carriers throughout the United States.
Tokens
$SPCX
Analysis
SpaceX: SpaceX is an aerospace and satellite communications company operating the Starlink constellation for global broadband and direct-to-device connectivity. It is actively developing Starlink Mobile to deliver cellular service through a hybrid satellite-terrestrial network. Recent spectrum acquisitions support its push to compete as a full-scale U.S. wireless provider. `json { "Regulatory Progress": "The FCC has approved SpaceX plans for a next-generation constellation of thousands of satellites optimized for direct-to-device mobile service.", "Competitive Positioning": "SpaceX intends to combine its satellite holdings with terrestrial infrastructure to challenge established wireless carriers across the United States." } `
Categories
tech
Related sources
- https://www.lightreading.com/satellite/spacex-grain-s-lowband-spectrum-is-our-ticket-to-becoming-major-mobile-carrier-
- https://www.reuters.com/commentary/breakingviews/spacex-gives-wireless-industry-rude-wake-up-call-2026-09-15/
- https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/network-carriers/spacex-just-announced-plans-to-make-starlink-a-major-us-mobile-carrier
- https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/starlink-spectrum-deal-boosts-musk-plan-to-beat-att-t-mobile-and-verizon/
- https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/spacex-acquire-spectrum-that-enables-starlink-mobile-services-2026-10-08/
- https://www.tipranks.com/news/spacexs-starlink-mobile-is-becoming-a-real-threat-to-telecom-giants-evercore-says
- https://www.theverge.com/science/1008467/spacex-announces-plan-to-become-a-major-mobile-carrier
- https://www.fierce-network.com/wireless/what-spacex-ipo-filing-says-about-starlink-mobiles-wireless-ambitions
- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spacex-starlink-mobile-carrier-radio-airwaves/
- https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/09/spacex-starlink-mobile-carrier/