SpaceX Discusses Boost Mobile Deal With EchoStar

SpaceX is discussing a possible purchase of Boost Mobile or access to its network with parent company EchoStar, in a reported effort to support a U.S. wireless service combining Starlink satellite connections with conventional mobile infrastructure. The discussions have not been publicly confirmed by either company, and no agreement has been announced. The negotiations were reported by people familiar with them. The Washington Post’s account, cited across the reports, is the sole underlying source for the talks, so the repeated reports do not constitute independent confirmation. The proposed arrangement could involve buying the wireless brand or securing network access; its structure remains undecided. The reported discussions follow Elon Musk’s approaches to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile for access to their networks. Those carriers reportedly rejected the requests. Musk met EchoStar chairman Charlie Ergen in October to discuss a possible arrangement, according to people familiar with the negotiations. Boost Mobile could give SpaceX an established wireless brand and customer base as it seeks to expand Starlink into mobile service. EchoStar reported 7.375 million wireless...