Huawei’s Satellite Internet Play: A Rival to Starlink?

China builds space-based connectivity to secure digital sovereignty. Huawei has quietly expanded its ambitions beyond smartphones and 5G networks into space-based internet. In 2025, the company is spearheading projects to develop satellite constellations that could rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. While still in early

Huawei’s Satellite Internet Ambition

China’s telecom giant is building satellite constellations to rival Starlink and reshape global internet access. A New Frontier for Connectivity For decades, Huawei has been synonymous with telecom infrastructure from 3G to 5G networks that power much of the world’s mobile connectivity. Now,