ScienceNewsTechSpaceX could buy Boost Mobile as part of its big mobile carrier plansSpaceX is looking into launching its own service through Boost Mobile, the Washington Post reports.SpaceX is looking into launching its own service through Boost Mobile, the Washington Post reports.by Emma RothNov 2, 2026, 2:05 PM UTCShareGiftImage: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty ImagesEmma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.SpaceX has discussed a deal with Boost Mobile to launch its own service through the budget-friendly carrier, according to a report from the Washington Post. The deal, which comes as SpaceX aims to make Starlink a “major” mobile carrier, reportedly involves the Elon Musk-owned company acquiring Boost Mobile or accessing its network.Musk discussed the potential agreement with Charlie Ergen, the chairman of Boost Mobile parent company EchoStar, last month, as reported by the Washington Post. 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.RelatedThe SpaceX IPO is great for Elon Musk and terrible for youNeither SpaceX nor Boost Mobile immediately responded to The Verge’s request for comment.SpaceX has ramped up efforts to build out its mobile service in recent months, which will combine its satellite-to-mobile constellation with a terrestrial network.
The company acquired wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar last year, and recently purchased a portfolio of low-band spectrum licenses that could allow Starlink Mobile’s signal to penetrate buildings. Last month, Bloomberg reported that SpaceX is in talks to gain access to at least 80,000 cell sites in the US.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothElon MuskMobileNewsScienceSpaceSpaceXTechMost PopularNew Zelda and GTA represent a games industry that no longer existsHomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointmentFlock keeps ignoring requests to cancel its contractsA fully playable version of Portal prequel F-Stop leakedJackery made its portable power stations even smallerAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
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