SpaceX acquired spectrum from T-Mobile (which included Sprint) to advance its Starlink Mobile service.

The entities involved

• SpaceX →

  American private aerospace company

  • SpaceX is planning to build a terrestrial mobile network in the United States, potentially utilizing Starlink products.01:03
  • SpaceX signed a hardware deal with Qualcomm and received FCC approval while challenging major wireless carriers.01:03
• T-Mobile →

  international telecommunications company

  • In late 2019, T-Mobile made several corporate appointments, including Srini Gopalan as CEO and André Almeida in an expanded role. Chris Sambar joined from Public Storage.Wed 17:30
  • 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.Mon 21:04
• AT&T →

  American multinational conglomerate

  • AT&T's departure from Dallas is impacting local employment, while Abbott announced Texas's top business climate ranking.Wed 18:44
  • Ericsson's EIAP is being used by Telstra, Swisscom, AT&T, and Vodafone for network management.Wed 03:46

Related events

• SpaceX acquired spectrum from EchoStar, advancing its strategy to challenge traditional wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T.Oct 9
• FCC offers spectrum opportunities to SpaceX while SpaceX seeks MVNO agreements with AT&T and Verizon.Jul 3
• SpaceX's spectrum acquisitions challenge mobile networks while TSMC's performance drives tech sector valuation.Oct 12
• SpaceX is seeking access to cell tower sites from REITs to build its nationwide mobile network.Oct 25
• Starlink is challenging major carriers like AT&T and Verizon, while analysts note its potential threat to Apple's business model.Oct 14