The Washington Post said that SpaceX is in talks with EchoStar to acquire Boost Mobile or use its network to launch mobile communications services. If the transfer of network lease agreements is involved, it may still require the consent of AT&T and T-Mobile.
PANews reported that Putin praised Musk as a “true genius” at the Russia–Africa Summit and said Russia is maintaining contact with him and has begun deploying the “Rassvet” satellite network to replace Starlink.
BlockBeats reported that U.S. Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder said that if the EU restricts SpaceX and other U.S. companies from entering certain markets, European companies could face U.S. retaliation.