{"id":108479,"date":"2026-11-06T10:30:43","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=108479"},"modified":"2026-11-06T10:30:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:30:48","slug":"deutsche-telekom-ceo-says-spacex-needs-at-least-e200-billion-to-challenge-t-mobile-in-the-u-s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinformant.com\/?p=108479","title":{"rendered":"DEUTSCHE TELEKOM CEO SAYS SPACEX NEEDS AT LEAST \u20ac200 BILLION TO CHALLENGE T-MOBILE IN THE U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BONN, GERMANY \u2014 November 6, 2026.<\/strong> Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX could need at least \u20ac200 billion, approximately $225 billion, to become a major competitor in the United States wireless market, according to Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim H\u00f6ttges. During the company&#8217;s November 5 third-quarter earnings call, the executive outlined the financial and technological obstacles facing Starlink Mobile as it seeks to challenge established operators such as T-Mobile, AT&amp;T and Verizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SPACEX FACES A MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR CHALLENGE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">H\u00f6ttges argued that building a competitive nationwide mobile network requires far more than launching satellites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executive estimated that SpaceX would need at least \u20ac200 billion to acquire additional wireless spectrum, develop terrestrial infrastructure and compete with established mobile operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figure represents H\u00f6ttges&#8217;s assessment of the investment needed, not an announced SpaceX budget or an independently calculated construction cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite his 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solely by their total bandwidth because frequency bands, geographic licenses and network technologies affect their practical value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">T-MOBILE&#8217;S 85,000 TOWERS PRESENT ANOTHER OBSTACLE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Deutsche Telekom chief also highlighted the extensive infrastructure supporting T-Mobile&#8217;s wireless network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He cited approximately 85,000 tower sites and argued that SpaceX would need to lease existing infrastructure or develop its own terrestrial network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to his estimate, tower access alone could require an additional \u20ac20 billion to \u20ac30 billion, before accounting for other equipment and network deployment costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The executive suggested that acquiring an existing wireless business could be a more practical alternative to constructing an entirely new network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHY SATELLITES CANNOT FULLY REPLACE CELL TOWERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink network uses satellites in low Earth orbit to deliver connectivity across large geographic areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its direct-to-cell technology aims to connect compatible smartphones without relying exclusively on conventional cell towers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, H\u00f6ttges argued that satellite signals face significant limitations, particularly inside buildings and in densely populated urban environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Terrestrial mobile networks use antennas positioned much closer to consumers, allowing operators to provide greater capacity and more reliable indoor coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For that reason, he believes SpaceX will need a combination of satellite and ground-based infrastructure to compete nationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STARLINK MOBILE COULD CHANGE THE COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SpaceX has outlined plans for Starlink Mobile, a service combining satellite connectivity with terrestrial cellular infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company has explored technologies and partnerships that could help it establish a larger presence in the U.S. wireless market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry reporting also indicates that Qualcomm is expected to provide cellular technology for the proposed network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although SpaceX has not demonstrated that it can match established nationwide carriers, its entry could create additional competition in coverage, pricing and communications services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DEUTSCHE TELEKOM TAKES MUSK&#8217;S AMBITIONS SERIOUSLY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">H\u00f6ttges acknowledged that SpaceX could develop a different business model by combining satellite communications, artificial intelligence, data centers and other technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He suggested that established telecommunications companies should not underestimate the possibility of a new type of communications provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deutsche Telekom also recognizes the potential impact of a fourth major U.S. wireless competitor on profitability and investor expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">T-Mobile has already partnered with Starlink on direct-to-cell services, illustrating that the two companies can cooperate technologically while potentially becoming competitors in other areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SpaceX has not announced a commitment to invest \u20ac200 billion in a 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