SpaceX signed a multi-year hardware and software agreement with Qualcomm on Wednesday for a terrestrial 5G network, according to Bloomberg [1]. The agreement provides critical cell equipment for SpaceX’s terrestrial 5G network, complementing the company’s Starlink low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation [2].
The deal covers tens of thousands of cell sites nationwide, using Qualcomm’s Dragonwing components and network software to support calls and data traffic [1]. Qualcomm said its Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms will support Starlink Mobile’s terrestrial base stations, enabling high-capacity U.S. nationwide coverage [3]. The platforms include Massive MIMO, power-efficient processing, and commercial-grade Layer 1 software, according to the company [3].
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