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Top US Carriers Join Forces for Satellite Network to End Dead Zones
AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile announced an unprecedented partnership to create a satellite-based network connecting standard phones directly to satellites, aiming to eliminate wireless dead zones across the U.S.
Technology
FCC Approves Verizon's $1B Spectrum Buy from Array Digital Infrastructure
The FCC has approved Verizon's $1 billion purchase of wireless spectrum from Array Digital Infrastructure, enhancing 5G coverage and capacity.
Regulation
US Carriers Unite to End Phone Dead Zones, AST SpaceMobile Surges
AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon agreed in principle to launch a satellite-based direct-to-device joint venture, sending AST SpaceMobile shares up 11.8% to $83.66.
Technology
EchoStar Surges on FCC Spectrum Sale Approval, SpaceX Proxy Status Grows
EchoStar shares jumped after FCC approval of $40B spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX, with a $2.4B escrow condition. Q1 revenue dipped to $3.67B as subscriber losses continued.
Markets
Verizon Shifts Strategy: Ends Blanket Free Phone Offers, Targets Retention
Verizon CEO Dan Schulman ends blanket free phone and line offers, shifting to targeted retention. The carrier added 55,000 postpaid subscribers in Q1, its first positive Q1 since 2013.
Earnings
AT&T Secures $6B in Debt as Fiber and 5G Strategy Faces Scrutiny
AT&T completed a $6 billion offering of notes with maturities out to 2066, as the telecom giant funds its fiber and 5G push while managing elevated leverage ahead of the EchoStar spectrum deal.
Markets
Tech, Energy, and Autos in Focus as Markets Open Amid Inflation Jitters
U.S. stocks open at record highs Monday, but March inflation surged and factory input costs hit a four-year peak. Oil prices rose on Strait of Hormuz tensions, while Spirit Airlines ceased operations.
Markets
Verizon Ends 13-Year Q1 Subscriber Drought, Raises Profit Outlook
Verizon added 55,000 postpaid phone customers in Q1, its first positive March quarter since 2013, and raised its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $4.95-$4.99.
Earnings
Verizon Q1 Earnings: Subscriber Growth Key After Frontier Deal
Verizon will report Q1 earnings Monday, its first since closing the Frontier deal. Investors will scrutinize subscriber growth and broadband metrics after a strong Q4.
Earnings
Liberty Broadband Shares Tumble 26% as Charter's Subscriber Woes Hit Merger Value
Liberty Broadband shares plunged 26% Friday, mirroring Charter Communications' decline after the cable operator lost 120,000 internet subscribers in Q1, exceeding forecasts and pressuring the pending all-stock merger.
Markets
Comcast Revamps Xfinity Mobile with Simplified Pricing and Device Protection
Comcast introduces streamlined Xfinity Mobile plans with flat per-line pricing, ending multiline discounts, and adding device protection to the premium tier amid record wireless growth.
Earnings
AT&T Beats Q1 Subscriber Forecasts, Holds 2026 Outlook Amid Institutional Moves
AT&T surpassed first-quarter wireless subscriber forecasts, adding 294,000 postpaid customers, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance. Recent reports of institutional stake reductions are based on year-end 2023 data, predating key company developments.
Earnings
AT&T and Citi Enhance Co-Branded Card with New Perks, Targets Verizon Rivalry
AT&T and Citigroup have refreshed the AT&T Points Plus World Mastercard, introducing enhanced rewards on AT&T purchases, eliminating foreign transaction fees, and maintaining up to $240 in annual statement credits. The update is available to both new and existing cardholders.
Markets
Algoma Central, GSK, AT&T Lead Market Moves as Bitcoin Pool Mines Second Block
Algoma Central surpassed its 50-day moving average after a dividend hike, while GSK shares surged to a multi-decade peak. AT&T's valuation suggests significant upside, and a novel bitcoin mining pool confirmed its hybrid model.
Markets
AT&T Gains on Dividend, Q1 Cash Flow in Focus Ahead of Earnings
AT&T shares advanced following its dividend declaration, but Wall Street is focused on first-quarter cash flow projections and the company's execution of its fiber and 5G strategy ahead of April earnings.
Earnings
AT&T Nears 52-Week Peak on Citi Target Hike, Fiber Focus
AT&T shares advanced Tuesday, trading near a 52-week high after Citigroup increased its price target to $31.50 and reiterated a Buy rating. The move comes ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report on April 22.
Analysis
Nokia Shares Surge on Telecom Sector Momentum, AI Focus
Nokia shares advanced 2.92% in Helsinki trading, mirroring broader telecom sector strength. The company's AI-powered optical networking initiatives and significant contract wins have driven substantial year-to-date gains, though some analysts caution about valuation.
Technology
Nokia Shares Recover Amid Market Rebound, AI Strategy Faces Scrutiny
Nokia's stock gained 1% Monday, partially recovering from a nearly 4% decline on Friday. The company continues to push its AI and fiber networking strategy while facing margin pressures.
Technology
Verizon Shares Approach 52-Week Peak Amid Mixed Institutional Moves
Verizon Communications shares traded close to a 52-week high as recent 13F filings showed institutional investors taking opposing stances. The telecom giant also lifted its 2026 earnings outlook and quarterly dividend.
Markets
Leadership Shuffle at Pro Medicus Amid Valuation Debate
Pro Medicus announces new CFO amid a steep year-to-date stock decline, with analysts split on its valuation. Meanwhile, U.S. markets extend weekly losses on Middle East tensions.
Markets
Verizon Stock Retreats From Recent High Amid Reporting Shift and Rival Pressure
Verizon Communications stock retreated further from its 52-week high, slipping 0.2% to $49.48. The move comes as the telecom giant faces criticism over a planned change to its financial reporting structure.
Earnings
AT&T Gains Amid Labor Uncertainty as Broader Market Retreats
AT&T shares advanced 1.2% to $27.74 on Thursday, defying a broader market decline and news that mobility workers authorized a potential strike. The S&P 500 slipped 0.27%.
Markets
AT&T Gains on AI Edge Partnership with Cisco and Nvidia
AT&T shares advanced Tuesday following a new AI partnership with Cisco and Nvidia. The collaboration aims to deploy AI at the network edge, leveraging Nvidia's infrastructure.
Technology
T-Mobile Countersues Verizon in Escalating Ad War Over 'Bait-and-Switch' Claims
T-Mobile has launched a countersuit against Verizon, accusing its rival of 'bait-and-switch' tactics in a recent advertising campaign. The move escalates a legal fight that began when Verizon sued T-Mobile in February over alleged savings exaggerations.
Regulation
Verizon Rises on Sponsorship Review, Legal Clash with T-Mobile Intensifies
Verizon shares climbed 1.8% to $50.90 following news the company is evaluating its high-value sponsorships, including its NFL deal, while simultaneously facing a false advertising countersuit from rival T-Mobile.
Markets
AT&T Shares Dip Amid Risk-Off Sentiment, Investors Eye Executive Commentary
AT&T shares edged lower in premarket activity Monday, tracking a broader market retreat fueled by geopolitical concerns and inflation jitters. Attention turns to executive commentary at upcoming telecom conferences.
Markets
AT&T Shares Dip Amid Broader Market Retreat, Focus Turns to Executive Commentary
AT&T shares declined 0.36% to $27.91 in premarket activity Monday as broader market futures fell over 1%. The telecom giant's executives are scheduled to speak at industry conferences this week, with investors seeking updates on subscriber trends and capital plans.
Markets
Verizon Shares Dip Ahead of Holiday, Executives Report Stock Transactions
Verizon shares declined 0.9% to $49.01 in Friday's session, underperforming major telecom peers. Recent SEC filings disclosed stock award vesting and related share disposals by several top executives.
Markets
T-Mobile Nears Record High as Bond Deal, Buyback Plans Draw Focus
T-Mobile shares closed near $220, up 2.3%, as investors await the closing of a €2.5 billion euro bond offering and consider the company's plan to potentially double Q1 2026 share buybacks to $5 billion.
Markets
Communication Sector Stalls as Ad Worries Offset Gains
Communication services stocks lacked momentum entering a holiday-shortened week, with the sector's main ETF finishing essentially unchanged. Heavyweight internet stocks declined while telecom and media names provided some support.
Markets