OriginalSourceFast CompanyUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished20:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceFast CompanyUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished20:15 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Elon Musk wants to take on Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. He may have found a way”
SpaceX in talks to acquire Boost Mobile or access its network
Key points
- SpaceX, parent of Starlink, is reportedly eyeing Boost Mobile or its network access.
- The Washington Post reports talks involve Charlie Ergen of EchoStar and Boost Mobile.
- Boost Mobile has over 7 million subscribers but lost about 2 million since 2020.
- Starlink has 13.6 million subscribers, up nearly 90% from 2025's same period.
- Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile would still need to sign off on any deal.
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