Earnings
EchoStar’s Hughes Files for Bankruptcy
EchoStar lost 118,000 mobile subscribers in the second quarter
SpaceX
Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is a private space launch company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk. SpaceX develops the Starship launch system and satellite constellations—such as Starlink—with the mission to revolutionize space technology.
Wireless
GOP Senators Want Phone Unlocking Mandate
The cable industry and SpaceX have also pushed for the policy
Data Center
Space Experts Call for Government Action as Space Data Centers Emerge
Panelists say we are seeing an ‘evolution in space ecosystems’ that will require international and national cooperation.
Earnings
Shentel Adds Record 6,200 Fiber Subs
Rural competition from Starlink has let up for now, the company said
Spectrum
EchoStar, AT&T Close $23 Billion Spectrum Sale
The Wall Street Journal reported another EchoStar subsidiary was nearing bankruptcy
Spectrum
Airline Rebates Could Reach $5.7 Billion After Upper C-Band Auction
Satellite companies could get an extra $6.3 billion for clearing the band quickly
Satellite
SpaceX Logs Thirteenth Starship Launch, First Starlink V3 Test
MoffettNathanson analysts don’t expect the rocket to reach reusability this year
Satellite
Amazon Looking to Launch 5,100 Satellites for Direct-to-Device
The service would be supported by exclusive spectrum acquired from Globalstar
Satellite
SpaceX Launches Starship on Another Test Flight, This Time With the Most Advanced Starlink Satellites
Towering more than 400 feet, Starship soared from Texas on Friday.
Earnings
Comcast Broadband Sub Losses Improving
The company said it’s not yet seeing an impact from Starlink in rural areas
BEAD
Texas Broadband Office Pushes Back Against SpaceX Favoritism Accusations
The department says claims have been driven by misinformation.
FCC
FCC Approves Upper C-Band Plan, Opening 160 MHz for Wireless Auction
The proceeding required extensive coordination with wireless carriers, satellite operators, broadcasters, and aviation stakeholders
Earnings
AT&T Beats on Fiber, Fixed Wireless Additions
The carrier expects its $23 billion EchoStar spectrum deal to close this month and is still not interested in a SpaceX MVNO
Briefs
SpaceX to Host First Public Earnings Call on August 4
The company will hold a live audio-only call at 4:30 ET to discuss earnings after the market closes.
Spectrum
More Upper C-Band Lobbying Ahead of FCC Vote
The agency is set to vote tomorrow on rules for its auction in the band
BEAD
California BEAD Plan Approved
The state’s LEO locations decreased by nearly half compared to its draft plan. Fiber and fixed wireless didn’t significantly change.
