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Date : Wed Oct 29 2025 21:30:09

Starlink signs up Samsung to build an AI modem - Elon Musk sees expertise in 
the push for 6G in space

Date:
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 21:20:00 +0000

Description:
Samsung and Starlink collaborate on an AI modem designed to power direct 6G 
satellite connections.

FULL STORY
======================================================================Samsung 
is developing an AI modem to power Starlinks 6G network SpaceX spent $17 
billion acquiring spectrum to expand its 6G NTN plans Starlinks next phase 
aims for direct satellite-to-device communication worldwide 

Samsung is reportedly developing an AI-enhanced modem for Elon Musks Starlink 
network, a move that could mark the beginning of a new phase in 
satellite-to-device communication. 

Reports from the Korean Economic Daily claim this collaboration aims to 
eliminate reliance on traditional base station infrastructure, potentially 
allowing smartphones, SMB routers , and other connected devices to link 
directly with satellites. 

The partnership aligns with SpaceXs recent push into 6G non-terrestrial 
networks (NTN), backed by a reported $17 billion spectrum acquisition. The 
role of AI in Starlinks 6G vision 

At the heart of the new design is a neural processing unit that will, predict 
satellite trajectories and optimize signal links in real time. 

This would address a long-standing limitation in current-generation modems, 
which struggle to maintain consistent, high-speed links with fast-moving low 
Earth orbit satellites. 

Samsungs presentation shows the new Exynos modem can improve beam 
identification and channel prediction by 55 and 42 times, respectively, 
compared with existing models. 

Such capabilities could enable smoother switching between orbiting nodes, 
which is essential for reliable satellite broadband and direct-to-device 
services. 

If the technology proves successful, it could reshape how modems and routers 
handle connectivity in remote or mobile environments. 

Instead of routing through complex ground-based systems, the AI modem could 
link devices directly to Starlinks expanding constellation. 

For consumer hardware, that might mean laptops or smartphones capable of 
maintaining coverage in areas previously unreachable by terrestrial networks. 

For enterprise and SMB modem deployments, it could support high-bandwidth 
communication in locations where fiber or 5G signals remain inconsistent. 

This development also reflects Samsungs growing ambition to expand its 
semiconductor business beyond smartphones and memory. 

Industry observers note that the companys joint work with Tesla on advanced 
AI chips already pointed in this direction. 

Now, by working with Starlink, Samsung appears intent on positioning itself 
as a key player in next-generation communication infrastructure. 

However, AI-driven signal optimization demands heavy energy and processing 
resources, and early 6G NTN devices may struggle to balance efficiency with 
performance. 

The StarlinkSamsung partnership represents an ambitious step toward merging 
AI and orbital communication, although the full impact remains to be proven. 

Whether this AI modem becomes a defining component of Musks 6G NTN vision 
will depend on how well it balances power consumption, cost, and performance 
in space-linked networks. 

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https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/starlink-signs-up-samsung-to-build-an-a
i-modem-elon-musk-sees-expertise-in-the-push-for-6g-in-space


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