# Qualcomm and SpaceX Partner on Starlink Mobile’s U.S. 5G Network By John Kim Canonical URL: https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/49030 Published: 2026-11-05T04:34:28.000Z Updated: 2026-11-05T04:34:28.000Z Section: Business > Qualcomm’s package brings radio, baseband and Layer 1 technology to SpaceX’s planned U.S. terrestrial network. Qualcomm and SpaceX announced Wednesday a collaboration to equip Starlink Mobile’s U.S. terrestrial 5G network. The package includes Layer 1 and Qualcomm’s QRU100 radio and QDU100 baseband units, both in the Dragonwing line. The collaboration brings Qualcomm equipment and software into SpaceX’s plans for a ground-based 5G network under the Starlink Mobile name. SpaceX has also pursued spectrum for Starlink Mobile through an [agreement to acquire low-band licenses]() from Grain Management. The licenses cover paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band, with a maximum of 14 megahertz. The proposed transaction requires approval from the Federal Communications Commission. ## Links in this article - [agreement to acquire low-band licenses](https://www.tokenpost.com/news/business/30401)