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SpaceX in early talks with Charter to use ground infrastructure for mobile phone service

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Key Facts

1Charter, the largest home internet provider in the U.S., could run some of SpaceX's phone traffic through its ground-based internet infrastructure.

As telecom companies race to merge satellite and ground networks to expand coverage, reports have emerged of early-stage talks between SpaceX and Charter Communications, the largest U.S. home internet provider. According to Fortune magazine, Charter could handle part of SpaceX's mobile phone traffic through its ground-based internet infrastructure, potentially boosting the efficiency of satellite-based mobile services.

No formal agreement has been announced, and the discussions come amid a wave of alliances between satellite operators and ground infrastructure firms. Charter shares (CHTR) closed at $133.64 on June 26, 2026, trading between $130.37 and $136.86 during the session. SpaceX remains a private company, so its shares are not publicly traded.

Investors are watching for any official confirmation from either company, as such a partnership could reshape the U.S. mobile phone service landscape. However, regulatory and technical hurdles may delay or alter any final deal. Charter's stock will remain in focus, trading near the $130 support level.