Satellite
AST SpaceMobile Gets Green Light for Direct-to-Device Testing
The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
mergers
Charlie Ergen to Acquire Controlling Stake in MobileX: Report
MobileX ‘has the cellular part, just need the satellite part,’ CEO says
enforcement
Supreme Court Denies Verizon Bid to Pursue Refund on FCC Fine
The wireless carriers are each seeking refunds on a combined $200 million in penalties
Expert Opinion
Bartlett Cleland: The Market Is Already Solving Dead Zones; BEAD Shouldn't Fund Them
Now that the big three carriers are jointly building satellite direct-to-device coverage, BEAD should stop chasing rural mobile and stick to connecting unserved homes.
enforcement
AT&T Seeking Refund on FCC Location Data Fine
T-Mobile and Verizon are also looking for refunds after the Supreme Court ruled initial forfeiture orders are nonbinding
Satellite
3 More AST SpaceMobile Satellites Launched
The company, behind on it direct-to-device satellite deployment, has said it could buy a launch provider to avoid further delays
Earnings
EchoStar’s Hughes Files for Bankruptcy
EchoStar lost 118,000 mobile subscribers in the second quarter
Expert Opinion
Bruce Kushnick: An Open Letter Calling for a Debate with the Group Digital Progress
The authors propose a debate using the Verizon NY 2025 Annual Report, and other pertinent facts
USF
California Asks Court to Toss AT&T’s Copper Retirement Suit
State regulators say AT&T’s federal preemption claim lacks merit.
Spectrum
Qualcomm Still Pushing for Sidelink Rulemaking
The company wants to make public safety gear with government spectrum that NTIA is eyeing for mobile use
Wireless
AT&T: More Than Half of Residential Fixed Wireless Subs Take a Mobile Line
The company is looking to sell more of those bundled plans
Infrastructure
Verizon Fiber Expanding as Bain, Tillman Invest $1.5 Billion in Eaton
Analysts expect more deals ahead for Verizon
Spectrum
EchoStar, AT&T Close $23 Billion Spectrum Sale
The Wall Street Journal reported another EchoStar subsidiary was nearing bankruptcy
Satellite
Amazon Looking to Launch 5,100 Satellites for Direct-to-Device
The service would be supported by exclusive spectrum acquired from Globalstar
Expert Opinion
Brad Ventura: As Maui's Fire Chief, Don't Use Wildfires for Commercial Self-Interest
The Fire Chief of the island of Maui, which experience deadly wildfires in August 2023, recounts what actually happened
Rural
Rural Stakeholders Oppose AT&T Petitions that Threaten Universal Telephone Service
Coalition says FCC lacks authority to override California phone service obligations.
