{
  "id": 4678713,
  "title": "Here's how much it could cost SpaceX to take on Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/heres-how-much-it-could-cost-spacex-to-take-on-verizon-t-mobile-and",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-31T16:53:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Finance",
    "slug": "yahoo-finance",
    "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/heres-how-much-it-could-cost-spacex-to-take-on-verizon-t-mobile-and-att-165305592.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elon Musk's SpaceX may face a hefty price tag if it decides to challenge mobile operators such as T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, analysts have estimated. Douglas Harned of Bernstein has calculated the potential cost of building its own mobile network to be between $50 billion and $130 billion. While there is still a belief that SpaceX is more likely to partner with existing operators, there have been estimates ranging from $15 billion to $200 billion for a standalone network buildout. Dish Network, which spent around $7.4 billion on capex between 2020 and 2024, serves as a reference point for the expenses involved. SpaceX's stock has experienced some volatility since its IPO, with shares currently trading at $142, up from a low of $104.83 on August 3. JPMorgan analysts predict that SpaceX could spend a staggering $200 billion (or more) on capex in 2027 and 2028. As the market grapples with uncertainties surrounding SpaceX's future, analysts remain cautious, urging for more clarity on the company's goals and expectations before making major investments.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}