SpaceX Reportedly Discusses Buying Boost Mobile or Using Its Network
Technology · First reported 2 Nov, 10:35 · Updated 11:25
SpaceX is reportedly exploring a purchase of Boost Mobile or access to its leased network as it develops Starlink Mobile. Any network arrangement could require approval from AT&T and T-Mobile, and the reports say neither SpaceX nor EchoStar had responded to requests for comment.
- Reports say SpaceX has discussed buying Boost Mobile or gaining access to its network, which Boost leases from AT&T and T-Mobile.
- The discussions are linked to SpaceX’s plan for Starlink Mobile, a service combining satellite connectivity with ground-based infrastructure.
- The reports say carrier approval may be needed to transfer Boost’s network agreements; SpaceX and EchoStar had not immediately commented.
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- Reported options
- Buy Boost Mobile or obtain access to its network.
- Boost network
- Boost leases capacity from AT&T and T-Mobile.
- EchoStar wireless subscribers
- 7.38 million at the end of the second quarter, according to CNA.
- Possible approval
- AT&T and T-Mobile may need to consent to transferring Boost’s network agreements.
- Company comments
- The reports say SpaceX and EchoStar had not responded to requests for comment.
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- An earlier Lux headline described Starlink subscriber growth and asked whether SpaceX could develop a second growth engine; the supplied entry gives no further details.
- An earlier Lux headline reported that Google’s satellite generated an AI response in orbit, a separate development involving satellite technology.
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