SpaceX Spectrum Deal Causes Major Drop in Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Stocks
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SpaceX announced a significant spectrum acquisition aimed at expanding its Starlink service into the U.S. telecommunications market. This move has led to a dramatic decline in the stock prices of major carriers, with Verizon experiencing its worst day since 2002 as investors react to the growing competition from SpaceX.
The acquisition of a nationwide spectrum portfolio by SpaceX has intensified concerns among investors regarding the future of traditional telecom providers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. As these companies face the threat of a new major mobile carrier, their stocks have seen some of the worst daily drops in over a decade.
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“SpaceX announced the spectrum deal Thursday, as the company aims to push deeper into the telecom market through its Starlink service.”
CNBC — Verizon posts worst day since 2002 as SpaceX U.S. network plans whack cell provider stocks“SpaceX agreed to purchase a nationwide spectrum portfolio as it to pushes its Starlink service deeper into the U.S. telecommunications market.”
CNBC — SpaceX deal to acquire spectrum license hammers shares of AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile“SpaceX is closing in on a crucial swath of spectrum needed to turn Elon Musk’s rocket, satellite and AI company into a “major mobile carrier,” setting the stage for a clash with stalwarts like T-Mobile US Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and AT&T Inc.”
Bloomberg — Musk’s Bigger Test After Airwaves Is Building Costly Network
“Telecommunications stocks saw their worst daily drops in over a decade.”
MarketWatch — As AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile shares fall, Wall Street assesses the growing SpaceX threat
“Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon”
Ars Technica — Starlink spectrum deal boosts Musk plan to beat AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon“SpaceX has revealed its plans to become a major mobile carrier.”
engadget — SpaceX wants to become a 'major mobile carrier' with low-band spectrum acquisition
Earlier versions
- Oct 9, 6:24 PM — SpaceX Acquires Low-Band Spectrum to Compete with Major Mobile Carriers (3/3)
- Oct 9, 6:24 PM — SpaceX Spectrum Deal Causes Major Drop in Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Stocks (3/3)