Khaberni - While SpaceX is focused on expanding its satellite internet services and connecting users around the world through its satellites, media reports have surfaced that the company is working on a new phone named Starlink to enhance these services.
These reports indicate that the anticipated phone might allow users to benefit from SpaceX's satellite internet in an innovative way.
However, American billionaire Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, denied these reports through a direct response on the "X" platform, confirming that the company is not developing any phone at this time.
This response comes amid recurrent rumors about SpaceX entering the smartphone world, in an attempt to benefit from the growing user base of Starlink services worldwide.
Strategic Precedence
The idea of a Starlink phone has attracted widespread interest in the media and technology world after rumors of a possible launch of a portable device directly supporting connection through Starlink satellites.
According to reports, it was believed that such a phone could enhance the network’s spread and provide SpaceX a strategic advantage in the smartphone market.
Before Musk's denial, he had previously approached the idea of the possibility of such a device in the future, but made it clear that it would be drastically different from current phones, possibly specialized for business with theoretical artificial intelligence requirements rather than traditional use.
Important Hub
Despite denying the launch of a smartphone, Starlink remains a crucial component in SpaceX's future plans as the company benefits from its satellite network to offer internet service in over 100 countries around the world with varying prices and performance depending on the region.
SpaceX is also working on expanding Starlink services through partnerships with local telecommunications providers, allowing direct internet provision to mobile devices without the need for a special phone.
Greater Ambitions
Instead of entering the crowded smartphone market, the focus of SpaceX seems to be on enhancing its satellite internet services and expanding them to areas that lack strong terrestrial infrastructure.
This includes services targeted at remote farms and rural areas, as well as sectors like maritime navigation and aviation.
Although the possibility of developing a new device in the future has not been ruled out, according to Musk’s previous statements, the current focus of the company remains on building and expanding the Starlink network rather than venturing into manufacturing a competitive smartphone in the global markets.
In Conclusion
Ultimately, Elon Musk has put an end to the rumors surrounding the launch of a Starlink phone, confirming that SpaceX is not currently developing a smartphone of this kind, and that its focus is on expanding satellite internet services and enhancing global technical partnerships.
