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SpaceX weighs Boost Mobile deal as Globalstar raises questions over Rocket Lab tie-up

SpaceX has held preliminary talks with EchoStar about acquiring Boost Mobile or gaining wholesale access to its cellular network, part of a push toward a hybrid terrestrial-satellite network. Separately, Globalstar asked the FCC to examine how its supplier relationship with Rocket Lab could be affected by Rocket Lab’s planned acquisition of the satellite operator.

Discovered 2026-11-03T09:55:02.223575-08:00 | 2026-11-03T09:55:02.223575-08:00

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SpaceX’s discussions point to potential options for combining satellite connectivity with terrestrial mobile service, either through acquiring Boost Mobile or accessing EchoStar’s network wholesale.
Globalstar’s FCC request highlights a separate question about supplier continuity and oversight as Rocket Lab’s acquisition proceeds.

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