Musk’s SpaceX and T-Mobile plan to connect mobile phones to satellites, boost cell coverage
One AmericaJUL 2022
The Spin
Narrative A
With over half a million square miles of the US untouched by cell service this partnership marks a turning point. This new connection won't be reliant on old technology like cell towers or underground cable networks and may pave the way to future partnerships that could see worldwide connection.
Narrative B
While this is exciting news, it's too early to start celebrating. Starlink itself is still a new service and SpaceX has yet to demonstrate that it can deliver on its promise. It remains to be seen how far this partnership will reach.