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Starlink's New Device Aims to Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity

2/10/2026

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Starlink reportedly is developing a mobile device that could connect directly to its satellite network, potentially challenging traditional smartphones.
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, denied that the device would be a smartphone.
He hinted at a device optimized for AI performance amid competition from Amazon's Leo and Blue Origin's TeraWave.
Starlink operates nearly 10,000 satellites and plans to reach 42,000, promising faster speeds and broader coverage.

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Starlink reportedly is developing a mobile device that could connect directly to its satellite network, potentially challenging traditional smartphones.
Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, denied that the device would be a smartphone.
He hinted at a device optimized for AI performance amid competition from Amazon's Leo and Blue Origin's TeraWave.
Starlink operates nearly 10,000 satellites and plans to reach 42,000, promising faster speeds and broader coverage.