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SpaceX readies Starlink phone, direct-to-device internet and space‑tracking services as IPO approaches

With a SpaceX IPO expected this year, sources say the company plans to expand Starlink's revenue mix by launching a consumer Starlink phone, rolling out direct‑to‑device internet services and offering a space‑tracking service — moves aimed at opening new markets and bolstering commercial revenue ahead of a listing.

Discovered 2026-02-05T03:18:21.614865-08:00 | 2026-02-05T03:18:21.614865-08:00

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SpaceX is packaging new Starlink products to grow commercial revenue ahead of a planned IPO; that listing is tied to a near‑term fundraising target and valuation that make near‑term revenue diversification material to investors and strategy (see source:ea1d5205-a2c1-4726-88c7-a6f2d5bd98f1).
Direct‑to‑device and a dedicated Starlink phone accelerate competition in LEO‑to‑mobile services and build on recent telco partnerships aimed at integrating satellite links into mobile networks (see source:5919e935-26b4-41bf-94e4-a1d98543abf6).
Adding a space‑tracking service and broader service set expands Starlink's addressable markets — from consumer and inflight connectivity to enterprise and space‑operations — increasing recurring revenue potential while raising regulatory, spectrum and partnership complexity (see source:23fda1b8-5b26-47bb-baa0-7bccf7f8b099).

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