FCC approves $40B EchoStar spectrum sales to AT&T and SpaceX
Regulators finalize controversial deals transferring EchoStar’s airwaves to two industry giants, raising concerns over market consolidation and smaller carriers’ access to spectrum.
Regulators finalize controversial deals transferring EchoStar’s airwaves to two industry giants, raising concerns over market consolidation and smaller carriers’ access to spectrum.
Three major US carriers are joining forces to tackle persistent rural coverage gaps. Their new venture promises unified standards and better satellite integration, but key details remain unclear.
AT&T has filed a lawsuit against California to halt mandatory landline phone service, citing $1B annual costs for a nearly obsolete network serving just 3% of households. The telecom giant seeks FCC intervention to end the century-old obligation.