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SpaceX plans terrestrial mobile network to compete with major carriers

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and president Gwynne Shotwell announced plans to build a terrestrial mobile network using spectrum purchased from EchoStar, intending to capture customers from T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon.

Why it matters — A new entrant with satellite + terrestrial infrastructure could disrupt telecom market structure; founders in connectivity or edge services should monitor SpaceX's infrastructure strategy.

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