Starlink could change cell service
SpaceX's Starlink is moving in on phone and internet service, which is bad news for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile and good news for anyone stuck in a dead zone.
- Starlink is positioning itself to take over markets where cable, TV, and internet service are weak.
- The big three US carriers are nervous about what satellite service could become.
- Normal cell networks still drop out in pockets of Florida, Los Angeles, and Dallas.
- Starlink already delivers fast internet on private jets, with calls and video meetings working mid-flight.
Outlook: Expect Starlink to keep pushing into mobile and home internet, squeezing the traditional carriers on coverage.