Starlink Mobile: Recently, the discussion about Elon Musk had intensified that he may soon launch a smartphone under the Starlink brand. Initially Musk himself had not completely rejected this possibility, but now he has given a clear answer to these reports. At present, people may have to wait a long time for Starlink phones.
Rumor and Musk’s reaction on social media
We are not developing a phone
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 5, 2026
A user on On this, Elon Musk directly rejected these speculations. He wrote clearly, “We are not developing any phone.” After this statement it became clear that no work is going on on Starlink phones right now.
Why did Starlink become the center of discussion?
Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite internet service, which provides high-speed internet through thousands of satellites in low Earth orbit. According to reports, a large part of SpaceX’s total income comes from Starlink. Last year the company had registered a profit of about 8 billion dollars. Recently SpaceX has also merged with xAI and there is talk of IPO in the coming time.
What did Elon Musk say earlier about Starlink phone?
A few days ago, in response to a post, Elon Musk said that the possibility of Starlink phones in the future cannot be completely ruled out. At that time he had written, at some point it is not impossible. However, he also clarified that at present no project has been started in this direction.
How could the Starlink phone have been?
According to Musk, if a Starlink phone ever comes, it will be completely different from today’s iPhone or Android phones. Their focus may be more on on-device artificial intelligence than traditional features. Musk had indicated that such a phone would be designed to provide maximum AI performance in low power.
Why does a Starlink phone seem a possibility in the future?
Although Musk has postponed the talk of Starlink phone for now, it may prove beneficial for SpaceX in future. Starlink has about 9 million users worldwide and is working with more than 30 airlines. Apart from this, the company also has many government and military contracts.
SpaceX’s future strategy
SpaceX’s portfolio is continuously growing. The company is working on space-tracking projects like Stargaze and is also moving towards direct-to-device internet services in collaboration with companies like T-Mobile. Earlier, trademarks related to names like Starlink Mobile and patents related to connectivity have also been registered.
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