SpaceX CFO Bret Johnsen says Starlink plans to launch “5G-quality” mobile satellite service for smartphones in the first half of 2028, powered by V3 satellites deployed through 2027. He says SpaceX can use midband spectrum bought from EchoStar and already has FCC approval for direct-from-space and terrestrial capability. The Big Three have refused MVNO deals—creating a major dealer opportunity around backup connectivity.