Wireless
SpaceX Keeping Options Open for Direct-to-Device Plans
The mobile carriers were dismissive of the company’s ambitions
People
Former Shell Executive to Take T-Mobile CFO Spot Next Year
Jessica Uhl will begin working with current CFO Peter Osvaldik this month before assuming the role in February 2027
Starlink
KeyBanc: Starlink’s Talk of Deep Price Cuts Unlikely to Disrupt Terrestrial Broadband ISPs
Wireless
Optimum Hoping to Improve Mobile Service With Expanded T-Mobile Deal
The deal will allow Optimum to offer connectivity for wearables, better roaming, and business plans
Fiber
AT&T Sues Charter for 'Fiber-Powered Internet' Ads
The carrier is also alleging false advertising in a lawsuit against T-Mobile
Broadband Mapping and Data
Fixed Wireless Faster in Urban Areas: Ookla
T-Mobile posted the fastest fixed wireless speeds of the three national carriers
Broadband Mapping and Data
Industry Wants More Changes to FCC’s Broadband Data Collection
A rift persists over how providers should get coverage areas restored to the FCC’s broadband map
Spectrum
Carriers, Aviation at Odds on WRC Positions
Aviation stakeholders fear interference from expanded mobile use
Hawaii
T-Mobile Works to Restore Hawaii Network as Lala Recovery Continues
UPDATED: The company’s efforts come amid a broader focus on keeping communities connected during crises.
permitting
ISPs Back Lumos in Ohio Permitting Dispute
Two counties in the state objected to Lumos's request that the FCC overrule their requirements
Satellite
AST SpaceMobile Gets Green Light for Direct-to-Device Testing
The 30-day authorization covers non-commercial testing using up to 100 handsets.
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
National Security
Team Telecom Probes T-Mobile’s $2B Oak Hill Fiber Deal
The FCC has said it will not act on the underlying license applications until Team Telecom completes its review.
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
