SpaceX spectrum deal hits US telecom shares
SpaceX agreed to acquire a nationwide portfolio of low-band spectrum licences to expand Starlink Mobile, three technology feeds reported. The company said the spectrum could help it become a major US carrier after regulatory approval. Shares of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon fell more than 6% in after-hours trading, according to RSS coverage.
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Direct satellite mobile service could add a powerful new competitor to the established US wireless market.
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Part of the October 9, 2026 brief.