Satellite
Might SpaceX Want an MVNO?
The major carriers have said they’re uninterested.
Public Safety
Jury Awards $18.2M in Tower Death Case, Recovery Uncertain
Bankrupt contractors and limited insurance could leave most of the award unpaid.
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.
mergers
T-Mobile CEO: No Comment on Deutsche Telekom Merger Rumors
Also, the carrier’s direct-to-cell service with SpaceX has been seeing less usage than expected.
Robocall
FCC Weighs Efforts to Address Robocalls as Industry Pushes Back
Comments on proposals urge caution based on the current technology landscape
Earnings
T-Mobile Adds More Than 500,000 Broadband Subs
The company is no longer reporting individual subscriber metrics.
Spectrum
Grain Aiming to Lease Direct-to-Device Spectrum 90 Days After Deal Closing
The firm’s founder David Grain met with FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last week to pitch the arrangement.
mergers
T-Mobile Investing $2.7 billion in New Fiber JVs
The carrier also announced a new business internet service with Starlink.
mergers
Japan’s SoftBank Getting Closer to Owning U.S. ISP WideOpenWest
DigitalBridge shareholders approve broadband company’s sale to SoftBank.
Open Access
Open Access Operator SiFi Sold
A Dutch pension fund manager and German investment firm acquired the company for an undisclosed sum.
Satellite
Ookla: Once ‘Science Fiction,’ Satellite-to-Mobile Phone Technology is Quietly Emerging
Ookla’s latest report reveals 24.5% space satellite growth between July 2025 and March 2026.
cellular
Mission Telecom Launches New 5G Connectivity Solution
The nonprofit carrier launched a low-cost mobile hotspot capable of supporting up to 50 devices.
enforcement
AT&T, Verizon Insist to Supreme Court FCC Fine Orders are Binding
The companies want a $100 million refund ‘at the very least.’ Oral arguments are scheduled for April 21.
Expert Opinion
Dean Bubley: The Danger of High-Power CBRS Proposals
A new study warns that proposed higher-power rules could undermine its thriving shared-use ecosystem to benefit a few large carriers.
Wireless
Prepaid Carrier Planning to Bundle Plans with Starlink Home Broadband
US Mobile CEO Ahmed Khattak said Starlink Mobile would be included ‘eventually.’
Expert Opinion
Aiden Buzzetti: The FCC Should Make Sure EchoStar Creditors Are Paid Back Billions Owed
EchoStar is trying to cash out on spectrum sales while stiffing the companies that built its network.
