Satellite
Iridium Opposed to Ligado-AST SpaceMobile Deal
The incumbent fears interference from planned direct-to-cell service.
AT&T
AT&T is one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States.
Wireless
Fixed Wireless a Part of Convergence Plans
‘Convergence can be either fixed wireless or fiber,’ Verizon CEO Dan Schulman said.
enforcement
Major Telecom Trade Groups to Supreme Court: FCC Can’t Fine Us
The high court will hear arguments on the issue in April
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Make Case Against FCC Forfeiture Process to Supreme Court
Fines are the agency’s main enforcement mechanism.
Earnings
TDS Upping Fiber Target After Spectrum Sale to AT&T
Array is still looking to sell its C-band holdings.
Spectrum
Carr Advisor Wants More Study on CBRS Usage
‘How do we gauge success in a way that’s quantitative?’
Earnings
T-Mobile Launches AI-Powered Live Translate Built Into Calls
T-Mobile is expecting 15 million fixed wireless broadband customers by 2030. It had 558,000 net broadband additions in Q4.
Speedtest.net
How Network Testing Methods Shape U.S. Mobile Rankings
New mobile performance reports from Ookla show U.S. carriers ranking differently depending on how speeds are measured.
Public Safety
House Lawmakers Appear Supportive of Draft FirstNet Reauthorization Bill
There was bipartisan support in both chambers for more NTIA oversight.
AT&T
Cantwell Says AT&T, Verizon Blocked Salt Typhoon Inquiry
She called for a hearing with the companies’ CEOs.
Fiber
AT&T Completes Acquisition of Lumen’s Consumer Fiber Business in $5.75B Deal
Acquisition lands AT&T with an additional 1 million fiber subscribers and 4 million fiber locations in 8 states
Earnings
Verizon Subscriber Metrics Beat Expectations
The company increased its fiber expansion targets.
Spectrum
Dish Defaults on American Tower Payments
Dish is arguing it is exempt from contracts after its parent company EchoStar reached deals to sell much of its spectrum.
Public Safety
Senators Eye More Oversight with FirstNet Authority Reauthorization
House lawmakers also circulated draft legislation that would give NTIA more power over FirstNet authority.
Earnings
AT&T: On Track for 8 Million Fiber Locations This Year, 60 Million in 2030
Company adds 221,000 fixed wireless, 283,000 fiber subs in Q4 2025
Spectrum
Carriers and Satellite Companies at Odds on Millimeter Wave Spectrum
Satellite operators want easier access, which mobile providers fear would upend licenses they purchased.
