SpaceX and Charter Communications are reported to have held executive-level discussions about partnering on a consumer mobile phone offering in the United States, according to Bloomberg and people familiar with the matter. The reports say the discussions involve how Charter could participate in delivering mobile service, potentially by carrying some of SpaceX’s phone traffic through Charter’s existing, ground-based internet infrastructure. Charter is described as the largest home internet provider in the U.S., and the proposed arrangement is framed as a way to connect satellite-based mobile coverage with terrestrial network capabilities. Separate commentary also links the talks to SpaceX’s broader effort to move toward a more direct-to-consumer mobile phone role. One outlet notes that a deal, if finalized, could support SpaceX’s plans in this area. Another report adds technical context, stating that SpaceX’s direct-to-cell service relies on a network of satellites and that the company is also expanding its mobile spectrum holdings. No final agreement is reported, and the talks are at the discussion stage as described by the cited sources.