A strategic partnership was formed between AT&T, Verizon, Ligado Networks, ASTS, and SpaceX to conduct commercial space operations in the US and Canada.

The entities involved

• AT&T →

  American multinational conglomerate

  • AT&T plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to Plano, Texas.02:09
  • AT&T is acquiring Lumen's fiber business, while also expanding its nationwide fiber network and competing with Verizon.Mon 19:27
• SpaceX →

  American private aerospace company

  • SpaceX is expanding its operational base in Texas while deepening partnerships with major tech companies like Intel, Nvidia, Tesla, and Google.12:49
  • Ministry regulates Starlink's entry into India while SpaceX secures classified contracts with NRO and US defense establishments.12:48
• Verizon →

  American broadband and telecommunications company

  • Verizon's Frontier deal increased debt, while Kraft Heinz and Pfizer stock traded on Nasdaq.Sun 14:02
  • AT&T is facing competitive pressure, seeking to match the performance of T-Mobile and Verizon, and leveraging industry contacts like Elon Musk and Goldman Sachs.Sat 02:39

Related events

• SpaceX poses a serious challenge to major wireless carriers while AST SpaceMobile secures new satellite service agreements with AT&T and Verizon.Fri 22:30
• AST SpaceMobile, Starlink, EchoStar, and SpaceX have formed partnerships to share market space and achieve market leadership in satellite services.Sep 7
• AT&T is exploring strategic partnerships, including fiber infrastructure investments, while Starlink challenges traditional telecom markets. SpaceX is also leveraging Starlink for expansion.Oct 6
• FCC offers spectrum opportunities to SpaceX while SpaceX seeks MVNO agreements with AT&T and Verizon.Jul 3
• SpaceX acquired spectrum from T-Mobile (which included Sprint) to advance its Starlink Mobile service.Sat 00:14