SpaceX could buy Boost Mobile as part of its big mobile carrier plans

<figure> <img alt="Photo of rocket launch with SpaceX logo." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/05/STKB355_SPACEX_C.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">SpaceX has discussed a deal with Boost Mobile to launch its own service through the budget-friendly carrier, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2026/11/02/inside-elon-musks-plan-upend-wireless-phone-industry/">according to a report from the <em>Washington Post</em></a>. The deal, which comes as SpaceX aims to make Starlink <a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1017477/spacex-cell-sites-major-us-carrier">a "major" mobile carrier</a>, reportedly involves the Elon Musk-owned company acquiring Boost Mobile or accessing its network.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Musk discussed the potential agreement with Charlie Ergen, the chairman of Boost Mobile parent company EchoStar, last month, as reported by the <em>Washington Post</em>. Boost Mobile's network is currently powered by T-Mobile and AT&amp;T, meaning SpaceX may need permission from the two carriers to launch its service. </p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nei …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1024330/spacex-boost-mobile-deal-report">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>