Spectrum
FCC Approves EchoStar Spectrum Sales, With Escrow Requirement
It’s a victory for tower companies, who pushed for the condition.
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
Earnings
AST SpaceMobile Still on Track for 45 Satellites This Year, Company Says
An unsuccessful launch in April lost a satellite and will leave New Glenn rockets grounded until an investigation finishes.
Earnings
EchoStar to FCC: Tower Escrow Could Jeopardize Spectrum Deals
The company also reported 16,000 new mobile subscribers in the second quarter, down from the same time last year.
Earnings
Lumen Acquiring Networking Company Alkira for $475 Million
The company beat revenue expectations in the first quarter.
Satellite
Might SpaceX Want an MVNO?
The major carriers have said they’re uninterested.
Briefs
AT&T Cuts Home Broadband Price for Low-Income Americans
Families who qualify for federal assistance will receive a $25 discount.
Public Safety
T-Mobile Wants Even More Oversight for FirstNet Authority
The House passed a reauthorization bill that would give NTIA more authority over the agency.
Spectrum
Astound Suing Dish over Contract Fees
EchoStar insisted it was forced to sell licenses to ‘buyers approved by the FCC.’
Earnings
T-Mobile Adds More Than 500,000 Broadband Subs
The company is no longer reporting individual subscriber metrics.
Public Safety
FirstNet Showcases Disaster Response Network
Officials said the public safety network is adapting to more frequent and severe disasters.
New Hampshire
TDS Telecom to Acquire Granite State Communications
The transaction is expected to yield 11,000 new fiber locations in New Hampshire.
Satellite
FCC Grants AST SpaceMobile’s Direct-to-Cell Request
The satellite company can offer service with AT&T and Verizon spectrum, and operate up to 248 satellites.
Earnings
AT&T Adds Equal Number of Fiber and Fixed Wireless Subs: 292,000
CEO John Stankey said the company might have wholesale relationships with more than one satellite provider in the future.
Public Safety
House Passes FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
The Senate will now have to take up the issue.
Privacy
Congress Divided Over Renewal of U.S. Surveillance Program as Deadline Nears
Lawmakers clash over proposals to renew a controversial U.S. surveillance authority expiring April 20.
5G Wireless
