On October 25, according to foreign media reports, US space exploration technology company SpaceX is negotiating with mobile operator Vodafone in the hope of using the "star chain" Satellite Internet provides satellite broadband services to more UK users. < / P > < p > < / P > < p > it is reported that SpaceX is seeking spectrum acquisition transactions to expand its service capacity. The company is committed to using low earth orbit satellites to provide Internet connectivity to rural areas. < / P > < P > in January this year, SpaceX launched a star chain test in the UK, which has been expanded to thousands of people. They use satellites The antenna receives the satellite link network signal, and the SpaceX satellite runs in an orbit about 547 km high. < / P > < p > insiders say that SpaceX is always looking for ground station infrastructure (connected to the UK optical fiber network backbone) and high-frequency spectrum. < / P > < p > Vodafone is submitting it to the UK communications office (Ofcom) said in a document that the company is willing to negotiate with satellite network operators. It is reported that Vodafone's potential partner is SpaceX, and the negotiations between the two sides have entered an advanced stage. < / P > < p > in this document, Vodafone said: "Vodafone is a licensee of the 28 GHz band spectrum, which is widely used in terrestrial fixed links. As far as we know, this band is of high value to the gateway connecting satellites. We are open to engaging with satellite suppliers who want to rent spectrum." < / P > < p > If an agreement is reached with this telecom operator, SpaceX's star chain Internet can expand more rapidly. So far, star chain satellite broadband buyers have enjoyed faster speed due to relatively few customers. However, as the number of customers increases, their network may become relatively congested. The agreement with the telecom company allows satellite operators to connect to the optical fiber Internet network < / P > < p > a Vodafone spokesman said: "with regard to the satellite spectrum, we can confirm that we are negotiating with several operators. We are close to reaching an agreement." SpaceX did not respond to a request for comment. < / P > < p > however, Musk's satellite network faces competition from oneweb in the UK, which is currently working with British Telecom (BT) Develop an experiment, and its satellite broadband may also be provided to Internet users in rural areas. < / P > < p > at the same time, SpaceX is also considered to be building ground infrastructure in cooperation with arqiva, a leading communication infrastructure company in the UK, and the first project is selected in man island. (small) < / P > < p >