Earnings
AT&T Adds 270,000 Fixed Wireless, 288,000 Fiber Subs
The company said it was already deploying EchoStar spectrum through a leasing arrangement.
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
Spectrum
AT&T, EchoStar: Spectrum Sale Won’t Harm Competition
AT&T wants the extra airwaves to boost its fixed wireless service.
Wireless
Fixed Wireless Exempt from AT&T Price Hike
The company has about 1 million subscribers on its Internet Air service.
Briefs
Debate Over 'Cable Pollution' Pits Indiana Officials Against Telecoms
The hearing exposed a growing divide between local frustration and industry resistance over abandoned broadband lines.
Copper Theft
Analysis: Copper Theft’s True Toll Understated in Telecom Infrastructure Reports
More than 15,000 network attacks were logged, but major incidents went uncounted.
enforcement
FCC Asking Supreme Court to Overturn Fifth Circuit’s AT&T Fine Ruling
The agency said the decision would leave it unable to issue fines.
People
Verizon Names Former PayPal Head Dan Schulman CEO
Hans Vestberg, who led the company since 2018, will stay on as an advisor for about a year.
Spectrum
D.C. Circuit Says Whistleblower Suit Against UScellular Can Continue
The whistleblowers have asked the FCC to pause or reverse the company's spectrum sales over the issue.
Spectrum
Carriers Push FCC for Extra Upper C-Band Spectrum
CTIA wants 220 megahertz of Upper C-Band for 5G; Congress only guaranteed 100 megahertz.
Spectrum
Levin: Despite DOJ Concerns, EchoStar Spectrum Deals Likely in the Clear
Verizon was reportedly in talks to buy the satellite company's AWS-3 licenses.
AT&T
Gigapower Expands Fiber Buildout, Prepares for Second ISP
AT&T–BlackRock joint venture serves nearly 70 communities in six states.
SpaceX
FCC Auction Authority Renewal Sparks Debate on Spectrum Design, Federal Reallocation
Congress extends FCC auction authority through 2034 with 800 MHz mid-band requirement.
Spectrum
Opponents to D.C. Circuit: FCC Plan for More FirstNet Spectrum Unlawful
Oral arguments in the case haven't been scheduled.
Spectrum
Senate Republicans to FCC: Protect 6 GHz, CBRS
The NTIA head also urged preserving the 6 GHz band for Wi-Fi on Wednesday.
Spectrum
Carr Ends EchoStar Probes
The moves comes after the company inked two major deals to sell much of its spectrum.
Wireless
RWA Concerned After Second EchoStar Spectrum Deal
The $17 billion sale will boost SpaceX's direct-to-device service in remote areas.
