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Competition and New Entrants

VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC · 2026-11-01 · Importance 18 · Surprise 24

Telecommunications expert William Webb estimates that SpaceX may need an additional $120–130 billion to build a U.S. mobile network capable of competing with Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. The estimated cost includes acquiring sufficient wireless spectrum and building physical infrastructure such as cell sites. The report says lower-cost alternatives could include rural expansion or wholesale arrangements, highlighting the scale of the challenge for a direct national competitor.

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