T-Mobile CEO reports Starlink Mobile usage lower than expected

14 articles · Updated · The Information · Apr 29

CEO Mike Sievert stated on the earnings call that Starlink Mobile is mainly used in national parks, with overall adoption lagging initial projections.
He credited T-Mobile’s robust network, led by CTO John Saw, for reducing reliance on the SpaceX partnership, though described Starlink Mobile as a valuable complementary product.
T-Mobile began offering Starlink Mobile in 2025 as a $10 monthly add-on or premium plan benefit, with a multi-year deal reportedly worth $100 million to SpaceX.

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