SpaceX has struck a deal with Comcast, one of the US’ largest home internet providers, to supply Starlink access to the ISP’s enterprise customers. The strategic partnership applies to Comcast Business, which currently has 2.6 million customers. Although Comcast Business operates 600,000 miles of fiber networks, it will tap Starlink’s orbiting satellites to help it deliver high-speed internet to enterprise customers in “underserved regions.”In Friday’s announcement, Comcast Business noted that some of its customers face connectivity challenges, especially in areas without access to high-speed fiber networks. “Starlink’s LEO (low-Earth orbiting) satellite technology complements our existing network infrastructure, extends our reach, and further enhances Comcast Business’ ability to deliver reliable connectivity solutions to enterprises with a human touch,” said Jon Friedman, SVP for Comcast Business. The deal is one of the first times SpaceX has partnered with a major US internet provider. It’s also working with T-Mobile to launch a cellular Starlink service. According to SpaceX VP Jason Fritch, the partnership also underscores how Starlink can fill gaps in broadband access. “This agreement with a leading service provider is an acknowledgment of Starlink’s growing role as a critical element in modern enterprise networks,” he says.
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Comcast Business says it will be “delivering, installing, and managing the Starlink equipment as part of our overall managed services offering.”Editors’ Note: This story has been corrected to remove mention of Comcast Business as a home internet provider.
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