Elon Musk gave Apple $5Billion ultimatum to Tim Cook – He refused, faced consequences
By
Binu Mathew
In the weeks leading up to the iPhone 14’s 2022 launch, Elon Musk approached Apple with an audacious offer that would ignite a high-stakes battle over satellite connectivity. The SpaceX founder proposed a $5 billion deal to bring Starlink satellite service to iPhones, warning that a rejection would lead to the creation of a rival system. Apple declined—and the conflict has only intensified since.