[Washington Post: SpaceX in Talks to Acquire Boost Mobile or Use Its Network to Challenge the Three Major US Carriers] BlockBeats reports on November 2nd, citing The Washington Post, that SpaceX is in talks with EchoStar to acquire its wireless business, Boost Mobile, or gain access to its network to launch its own mobile communication service. The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, states that the two companies have been discussing a collaboration to launch a SpaceX-branded wireless service in recent months. Reuters, citing the report, states that Boost's existing network is primarily leased from AT&T and T-Mobile. The report claims this move aims to support Musk's Starlink Mobile plan, combining satellite constellations with terrestrial cellular networks to challenge the three major US carriers. EchoStar had approximately 7.38 million wireless subscribers at the end of the second quarter, primarily Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile customers. Musk also met with EchoStar Chairman Charlie Ergen last month. If the transaction involves the transfer of network leasing agreements, it may still require the consent of AT&T and T-Mobile. [Original Link]