Bank of America says Starlink Mobile could challenge Apple's iPhone sales model by disrupting US carrier subsidies, though the near-term earnings impact looks limited. SpaceX has agreed to buy Grain Management's nationwide 800 MHz spectrum, on top of about $17 billion of spectrum purchased from EchoStar, and has regulatory approval for a 15,000-satellite constellation and to offer mobile service without a carrier partner. About 53 million iPhones are sold each year through America's three largest carriers with roughly $800 in promotional credits per device, so a 10% migration of subscribers could cost Apple about five million iPhone sales and $6 billion in revenue. Existing carriers may first raise promotions and iPhones remain usable on Starlink, while significant competitive effects are unlikely before fiscal 2028; the bank keeps its Buy rating and $370 price target.
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