India, Nov. 7 -- SpaceX has selected Qualcomm Technologies to supply cellular infrastructure platforms for its Starlink Mobile terrestrial 5G network in the US, marking a significant step in its plans to combine satellite and ground-based connectivity into a nationwide mobile network.

Under a multi-year agreement announced on 4 November 2026, Qualcomm will provide its Dragonwing Cellular Infrastructure platforms, including radio and baseband technology and commercial-grade Layer 1 software, to support the deployment of tens of thousands of terrestrial base stations. The rollout is scheduled to begin in 2027.

The agreement expands Qualcomm's role in telecommunications infrastructure beyond its established mobile device chipset business, ...