SpaceX picks Qualcomm to build 5G network for Starlink Mobile

SpaceX and Qualcomm have reportedly signed a multi-year deal to build out Starlink Mobile's nationwide 5G network, using Qualcomm's Dragonwing technology across "tens of thousands" of cell sites. Coverage from CNBC, Reuters, The Verge and Qualcomm's own release describes the same agreement.

Timeline

1. 4 Nov, 13:30 UTCCNBC reports SpaceX-Qualcomm multiyear deal
2. 4 Nov, 15:10 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 4 Nov, 15:10 UTCQualcomm announces SpaceX selection
4. 4 Nov, 15:10 UTCReuters covers Qualcomm 5G infrastructure deal

Top sources

• 5gGoogle Trends
• SpaceX is working with Qualcomm to build its Starlink Mobile 5G networkThe Verge
• SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile serviceCNBC
• Qualcomm signs major 5G infrastructure deal with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile networkReuters
• SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile serviceCNBC