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SpaceX reportedly discussed a deal to buy Boost Mobile or access its network

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First reported on Monday 2 November 2026 at 09:11 EST by The Verge·Latest article on Monday 2 November 2026 at 13:05 EST

Summary

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 Verge reported on Monday 2 November, the deal, which comes as SpaceX aims to make Starlink a 'major' mobile carrier, reportedly involving the Elon Musk-owned company acquiring Boost Mobile or accessing its network. TechCrunch wrote that SpaceX has been looking for new ways to use its Starlink network and that a tie-up with the cellular operator could give it the terrestrial access it needs, headlining that SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

Latest: SpaceX has discussed a deal with Boost Mobile that reportedly involves acquiring the budget carrier or accessing its network, as SpaceX aims to make Starlink a 'major' mobile carrier, The Verge reported, citing the Washington Post, and TechCrunch headlined that SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 2 November

    SpaceX has discussed a deal with Boost Mobile that reportedly involves acquiring the budget carrier or accessing its network, as SpaceX aims to make Starlink a 'major' mobile carrier, The Verge reported, citing the Washington Post, and TechCrunch headlined that SpaceX reportedly wants to buy Boost Mobile to compete with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.