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Musk Says SpaceX Could Buy a Legacy Telco and Use Its Spectrum 10 Times Better
SpaceX could potentially acquire a legacy telecommunications firm to maximize spectrum efficiency, according to recent reports.
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SpaceX inks Qualcomm deal, putting Starlink closer to becoming the fourth major US wireless carrier
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Elon Musk's next target: A major shake-up of America's wireless market
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US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers
Federal regulators target Chinese technology firms with new restrictions on telecom access and electronics testing facilities.
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I’ve been a T-Mobile subscriber for years, and the carrier just gave me a big reason to stay
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Verizon Lifts Outlook, Inks Amazon Deal Worth More Than $2 Billion
Verizon has raised its 2026 financial forecasts following a surge in wireless subscribers and a multi-billion dollar AI deal with Amazon Web Services.
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AT&T accelerates the end of a network that’s losing customers
AT&T is accelerating the shutdown of its legacy copper network as the subscriber base drops to one percent.
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France protests live updates: PM asked telecom companies to prepare for social media blackout: report
France faces escalating protests as reports indicate the Prime Minister asked telecom operators to prepare for a social media blackout.
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'It's not something that gets done overnight': SpaceX's telecom ambitions will be hard-won, CEOs and analysts say
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Comcast loses more customers, claims other ISPs’ cheap prices are “irrational”
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AT&T Wireless Subscriber Growth Underwhelms. Will It Spark IPhone 18 Battle?
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Major European mobile carriers are teaming up for a ‘direct’ satellite program without Starlink
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What SpaceX Still Needs to Build a Cell Network and Challenge AT&T
SpaceX pursues a mobile network challenge against telecom giants, prompting heavy scrutiny across financial markets.
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Jim Cramer Calls Elon Musk Acquiring Lower Frequency Spectrum 'HUGE' for SpaceX; Chamath Palihapitiya Says It's A 'Very Big Deal'
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Tech rebounds as AI trade jitters ease: AlphaCheck
Wall Street futures advanced as oil prices slipped, while telecommunications shares faced downward pressure from a SpaceX spectrum deal.
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Wall St headed for weekly gains as earnings season nears
SpaceX positions Starlink to become a major mobile carrier following a new spectrum agreement.
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SpaceX's 'Very Big Deal' Slams Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile
SpaceX confirms plans to turn Starlink Mobile into a major carrier, directly challenging major telecommunications providers.
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T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon are joining forces to fix the US network's biggest problem
The three largest US wireless carriers have launched a joint venture to eliminate network dead zones through a new satellite connectivity platform.
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T-Mobile’s New Plans Are Called T-Mix. Here’s An Exclusive Early Look.
T-Mobile is reportedly preparing to launch new T-Mix plans featuring a flexible, tiered structure and customizable perk options.
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T-Mobile Fees Increasing on Your Bill for 2nd Time This Year
T-Mobile customers face another fee hike on their bills for the second time this year.
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Russia Hits Ukraine’s Largest Mobile Provider, Strikes Data Centers
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Cities across US oppose Trump FCC plan to preempt local broadband rules
Cities nationwide and state departments push back against proposed FCC broadband permitting rules.
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Spectrum takes over for Cox in Omaha, bringing new plans and pricing - Omaha World-Herald
Spectrum expands its reach, replacing Cox across major US markets including Omaha, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.
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Verizon scales back a perk that keeps prices low for customers
Verizon has ended its 3-year price lock guarantee for new myPlan customers, removing a key perk designed to maintain low costs.
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AT&T under 'Red Alert' amid major fiber outage impacting Dallas area
AT&T faces a red alert status as a major fiber outage disrupts services across the Dallas area.
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T-Mobile customers will soon be able to use the same number on two iPhones
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 introduces iPhone Handoff, allowing users to seamlessly share a single phone number across two separate iPhone devices.
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Supreme Court rejects Verizon bid for $47 million refund of FCC fine
The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Verizon's petition for a rehearing regarding a $47 million FCC fine, ending the company's bid for a refund.
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Verizon service back after outage caused by vandalism
Verizon has restored network services following a service outage that was attributed to acts of vandalism.
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Verizon mobile service restored after outage for thousands of customers in the U.S.
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Verizon suffers outage in 'some parts of the US' with thousands of reports
Verizon experiences a widespread mobile service outage affecting thousands of customers across the United States.
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T-Mobile’s $0-down financing plan bundles taxes and fees
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Wireless Stocks Turn Lower on SpaceX Mobile Plans
Wireless industry stocks are experiencing a downward trend following reports regarding the introduction of SpaceX mobile plans.
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AT&T closes $23 billion deal to acquire spectrum from Echostar
AT&T has finalized a massive $23 billion acquisition of spectrum licenses from EchoStar to bolster its network capabilities.
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T-Mobile ‘actively working’ to fix ongoing outage, iPhone SOS mode
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PSA: T-Mobile is down, iPhones showing ‘SOS’ mode
T-Mobile users and other cellular customers are reporting widespread outages, with iPhone devices defaulting to 'SOS' mode.
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T-Mobile Down for Thousands of Users, Downdetector Reports
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AT&T CEO explains why AT&T can withstand satellite competition
AT&T reports strong Q2 earnings and a $10 billion buyback while its CEO addresses the competitive threat of satellite technology.
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AT&T Earnings Beat. CEO Stankey: Starlink Deal Not Needed At All
Telecom giants report earnings beats, sparking intense debate over satellite partnerships and market saturation.
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AT&T Stock Has a Big SpaceX Problem, and Earnings Won’t Solve It
AT&T reports strong second-quarter financial results while facing significant challenges from SpaceX.
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US wireless carrier Verizon to sell 274 stores, lay off another 500 corporate employees
US wireless carrier Verizon plans to sell 274 stores and cut thousands of jobs in a major reorganization strategy.
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T-Mobile customers will soon lose a 35-year-old wireless service
T-Mobile is preparing to decommission its long-standing 2G GSM network, ending 35 years of service for legacy device users.
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Verizon and BT form joint venture
Verizon and BT announce a $4 billion joint venture, leading to a significant expected quarterly loss for Verizon.
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Breaking: T-Mobile To Force Migrate Over 8 Million Customers To More Expensive Plans
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New hollow-core fiber test pushes internet speeds to 1.2Tb/s
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX plans Starlink mobile push into US consumer market
SpaceX is evaluating an expansion into the U.S. mobile consumer market with a potential Starlink-branded service, signaling a shift in wireless competition.
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California says AT&T lied to FCC in attempt to shut off old phone network
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Verizon’s ‘Simplicity’ flat-rate plan starts at $30 per month for new customers
Verizon is shifting its strategy with a new flat-rate pricing model and a rewards initiative aimed at customer retention.