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SpaceX eyes back door to MVNO via Boost Mobile – report

SpaceX's Elon Musk reportedly had talks with EchoStar's Charlie Ergen about a deal to buy Boost Mobile or use its network for Starlink mobile services, reports The Washington Post.

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SpaceX Is Reportedly Looking At Buying Boost Mobile

SpaceX has reportedly held talks with EchoStar about acquiring Boost Mobile or gaining access to its network, potentially giving Starlink a shortcut toward becoming a full-fledged U.S. mobile carrier. Engadget reports: According to Washington Post's sources, the deal could look like SpaceX acquiring Boost Mobile outright or gaining access to its cell network, which is leased from AT&T and T-Mobile. There could be a major hitch with the deal though, since SpaceX's potential mobile service would need the green light from those major mobile carriers, according to the report. The Washington Post a

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SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon

SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network, and a tie-up with cellular operator Boost Mobile could give it the terrestrial access it needs.

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