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Wholesale Customer Contract Change

AT&T INC. · 2026-11-06 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24

AT&T and T-Mobile reportedly may terminate Boost Mobile’s access to their network capacity if SpaceX acquires the prepaid carrier. Boost Mobile, owned by EchoStar, currently leases capacity from both carriers, and its contracts reportedly include change-of-control restrictions. Losing network access could complicate SpaceX’s efforts to enter the U.S. wireless market through Boost Mobile.

Key facts

• AT&T is reportedly prepared to remove Boost Mobile from its network if SpaceX acquires the prepaid carrier. source
• A report says AT&T could cut off Boost Mobile's network access if SpaceX acquires Boost Mobile. source
• AT&T and T-Mobile's network-capacity contracts typically include change-of-control restrictions. source
• Boost Mobile relies on leasing network capacity from AT&T and T-Mobile. source