UPDATE 2-SpaceX, Charter discuss mobile phone partnership in US, Bloomberg News says
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June 26 (Reuters) - SpaceX SPCX.O and internet provider Charter Communications CHTR.O have held executive-level talks about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing sources.
Charter Communications declined to comment to Reuters. SpaceX did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside office hours.
SpaceX already offers direct-to-cell connectivity with T-Mobile in the U.S., providing supplemental coverage from space to extend internet access to remote areas.
Charter could run some of SpaceX's phone traffic through its ground-based internet infrastructure, the report said.
SpaceX has told investors it plans to launch a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, the Financial Times reported earlier on Friday, which could allow the Elon Musk-led company to compete directly with Verizon VZ.N, AT&T T.N and T-Mobile TMUS.O.