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SpaceX reportedly in talks to buy Boost Mobile
SpaceX is reportedly in talks to acquire Boost Mobile or gain access to its network, according to a Washington Post report.[1, 2, 5 +1] Boost Mobile is owned by EchoStar, and Elon Musk met with EchoStar's Ergen last month.[1, 5] The talks come as SpaceX aims to make Starlink a major mobile carrier and targets $1 trillion in revenue in 2027.[1, 6]
Why it matters A deal would give SpaceX terrestrial network access to expand Starlink's wireless coverage beyond its satellite network.[4, 5]
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