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Charlie Ergen's SPAC scoops up MobileX

CONX, Charlie Ergen's SPAC, has struck an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in MobileX, the MVNO founded by industry vet Peter Adderton. Ergen's EchoStar also runs Boost Mobile, which also was founded by Adderton.

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Charlie Ergen's SPAC scoops up MobileX

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byJeff Baumgartner,Senior Editor

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byGigi Onag,Senior Editor, APAC

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byNicole Ferraro,Editor, host of 'The Divide' podcast

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byNicole Ferraro

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byNicole Ferraro

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