From The Verge · Emma Roth · · 1m 10s
SpaceX eyes Boost Mobile to build carrier empire
SpaceX is in talks to acquire or access Boost Mobile's network as it pushes to become a major mobile carrier using Starlink satellites.
In brief
SpaceX is in talks to acquire or access Boost Mobile's network as it pushes to become a major mobile carrier using Starlink satellites. SpaceX is negotiating to buy or access Boost Mobile's network to launch its own mobile service, combining satellite and ground infrastructure. Originally reported by The Verge.
SpaceX in talks to buy Boost Mobile
SpaceX has discussed a deal with Boost Mobile to launch its own service through the budget-friendly carrier, according to The Washington Post.
Musk met with Boost Mobile's parent company
Elon Musk discussed the potential agreement with Charlie Ergen, chairman of Boost Mobile parent company EchoStar, last month, The Washington Post reported.
Deal may need approval from major carriers
Boost Mobile's network is currently powered by T-Mobile and AT&T, meaning SpaceX may need permission from the two carriers to launch its service.
SpaceX building out satellite mobile service
SpaceX acquired wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar last year and recently purchased low-band spectrum licenses. Last month, Bloomberg reported SpaceX is in talks to access at least eighty thousand cell sites in the US.
The bottom line
SpaceX is negotiating to buy or access Boost Mobile's network to launch its own mobile service, combining satellite and ground infrastructure.
