SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile
The gist
SpaceX is reportedly negotiating to buy Boost Mobile from EchoStar, or gain access to its network.
The move would advance SpaceX's bid to become a fourth U.S. wireless carrier.
How it unfolded
- 2024SpaceX rolled out satellite access to T-Mobile's subscribers.
- 2025SpaceX bought wireless spectrum from EchoStar for cellular services; Engadget reports $2.6 billion worth of spectrum licenses.
- early Oct 2026SpaceX announced an $8 billion agreement to acquire 800MHz spectrum to improve Starlink Mobile's indoor coverage.