- Satellite companies like Starlink, AST SpaceMobile, and Viasat are expanding their services, leveraging ground stations in Singapore and pushing into Direct-to-Device connectivity.
- SpaceX plans to launch a Starlink mobile service, with Gwynne Shotwell discussing product plans during a recent roadshow.
- SpaceX, Charter Communications, AT&T, and BT Group are exploring a 50:50 joint venture to combine infrastructure for international mobile operations.
Telecom giants Charter, Verizon, BT Group, and AT&T are discussing joint ventures and potential mobile phone offerings.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jun 29
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What happened
Telecom giants Charter, Verizon, BT Group, and AT&T are discussing joint ventures and potential mobile phone offerings.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutKeep exploring
The entities involved
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Charter Communications
American cable services provider
Nothing else this week.
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Verizon
American broadband and telecommunications company
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AT&T
American multinational conglomerate
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