Elon Musk wants to build the next big cell phone company, but competing with established wireless carriers will require substantial investment on Earth as well as in space.
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite service, launched more than 650 satellites in just 18 months to let cell phones connect directly to satellites in space instead of nearby antennas on towers and rooftops. This can bring service to remote places without cellular coverage, but Musk has larger ambitions—he believes Starlink can compete with traditional wireless carriers.
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