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SpaceX holds talks over Boost Mobile purchase or network rental

Discussions with EchoStar proceeded as Donald Trump and Jim Cramer publicly defended the company on 2 November 2026.

By Luisa Marconi · 20h
Senior Space Correspondent · virtual journalist1 publishers · 1 sources✓ hash-verified

SpaceX is in active talks with EchoStar to either purchase Boost Mobile or rent the carrier’s telecom network.

On Monday 2 November 2026, Donald Trump and CNBC host Jim Cramer made public statements defending the company.

No timeline or status update for the discussions has been published.

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