# SpaceX Starlink Stores on Hold

> SpaceX's Starlink retail stores in California and Nebraska are closing, but the company plans to expand its retail presence through existing partners.
- Title: SpaceX Starlink Stores on Hold · PCMAG | Shortify
- Summary: SpaceX's Starlink retail stores in California and Nebraska are closing, but the company plans to expand its retail presence through existing partners. SpaceX…
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- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/news/what-happened-to-spacexs-starlink-stores
- Author: Michael Kan
- Published: 2026-10-27T18:26:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: spacex, starlink, bakersfield, nebraska, best buy, home depot, starlink retail, starlink mobile, technology
## Starlink Store Plans in California on Hold
SpaceX's plans for a Starlink store in California seem to be on hold after its business license became inactive in June.
## Starlink Stores in Nebraska Closed
SpaceX opened four Starlink locations in Nebraska and South Dakota late last year but has quietly closed them, according to Wave7 Research.
## Starlink Retail Partnerships Expand
SpaceX is promoting Starlink through existing retail stores like Best Buy and Home Depot, with billboards appearing in cities such as Cleveland and Phoenix.
## Starlink Displays in Retail Stores
Starlink displays are prominent at Best Buy but have disappeared from some Target locations, according to Wave7 Research.
## Boost Mobile Expands Starlink Sales
Boost Mobile began selling Starlink at 120 stores in February, expanding to 2,000 locations as of Moore's report.
## SpaceX Hiring for Retail Expansion
SpaceX is hiring a new interior designer for retail environments and business development managers to scale Starlink retail across the US and Canada.
## Key takeaway

SpaceX has paused its Starlink retail stores in California and Nebraska after closing locations, but is expanding retail partnerships with retailers like Best Buy and Home Depot.