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Media reports indicate that SpaceX plans to offer a mobile phone network under the Starlink brand, aiming to compete directly with major US telecom companies such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

The company aims to provide its services directly to consumers through monthly contracts.

According to the Financial Times, SpaceX recently discussed these plans with its investors and has also signed agreements with EchoStar worth $17 billion to obtain wireless spectrum licenses, a move indicating the company's intention to build its own infrastructure rather than relying solely on satellite coverage.

So far, the three major telecom companies have not agreed to MVNO-type partnerships with SpaceX, but some analysts believe the company may use this move as leverage for future negotiations, especially given its ownership of EchoStar's spectrum rights.

Analysts say that SpaceX's entry into the crowded US terrestrial telecom market will be a significant challenge, while some have noted that the move may primarily aim to strengthen negotiations rather than necessarily establishing a full independent network.

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These moves come as the Starlink network expands rapidly, with all flagship smartphones now supporting direct satellite connectivity, while the company continues to develop new generations of satellites and space internet services.

Forecasts suggest that SpaceX will soon combine broadband internet services and terrestrial communication solutions into a single package for consumers in the US market.

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