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T-Mobile owner on Elon Musk launching a wireless carrier: ‘Welcome to the party’

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Briefings

Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttinges stated during an earnings call that Elon Musk's Starlink Mobile would cost at least $200 billion to operate as a major US carrier, citing Musk's acquisition of 76 megahertz of spectrum. The company noted it already owns 400 megahertz, implying the required 76 megahertz would be a significant additional investment. The article notes the company has 85,000 towers, but does not specify the total tower count or network capacity. The source is The Verge, published November 5, 2026, and the evidence is limited to the CEO's comments and financial figures.

Key points

• Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttinges stated Starlink Mobile would cost at least $200 billion to operate as a major US carrier.
• Musk has acquired 76 megahertz of spectrum, while Deutsche Telekom already owns 400 megahertz.

Context

Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttinges commented on Elon Musk's Starlink Mobile plans during an earnings call, asserting the company would require $200 billion to operate as a major US carrier. The company already holds 400 megahertz, suggesting Musk's 76 megahertz acquisition would be a substantial additional investment.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the CEO's comments and financial figures; total tower count and network capacity are not specified. The article is from The Verge, published November 5, 2026, and the evidence does not include broader market data or independent verification of the $200 billion cost estimate.

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