Should SpaceX Buy T-Mobile and Build a Direct-to-Device Global Internet Giant?

While SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband and T-Mobile's terrestrial mobile service appear complementary, the article argues the $180 billion acquisition would be strategically flawed. The deal would complicate SpaceX's operations, alienate potential partners AT&T and Verizon, face regulatory hurdles, and provide limited growth potential since Starlink's satellite service is inferior to 5G networks for most consumers in well-covered areas.