From Engadget · Jackson Chen · · 50s
SpaceX eyes Boost Mobile to enter wireless market
SpaceX has held talks with Boost Mobile's parent company about acquiring the carrier or leasing its network to launch a mobile service.
In brief
SpaceX has held talks with Boost Mobile's parent company about acquiring the carrier or leasing its network to launch a mobile service. SpaceX is in talks to buy Boost Mobile or access its cell network to launch its own wireless service, according to The Washington Post. Originally reported by Engadget.
SpaceX in talks with Boost Mobile
SpaceX has held talks with Boost Mobile's parent company, EchoStar, in recent months about launching its own wireless service through the existing network.
Two paths to a deal
The deal could see SpaceX acquire Boost Mobile outright or gain access to its cell network, which is leased from AT&T and T-Mobile.
Major carriers have already said no
AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon have already turned down Elon Musk for access to their cell networks to launch a separate SpaceX service, according to The Washington Post.
The main idea
SpaceX is in talks to buy Boost Mobile or access its cell network to launch its own wireless service, according to The Washington Post.
