Telecommunications 29 January 2026 - 2 March 2026

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps after Q4 revenue spike as Orange signs up for satellite-to-phone tests
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps after Q4 revenue spike as Orange signs up for satellite-to-phone tests

AST SpaceMobile reported fourth-quarter revenue of $54.3 million, up from $1.9 million a year earlier, but posted a wider loss per share at 26 cents. Shares rose about 10% after the company disclosed over $3.9 billion in cash and liquidity. Orange and Vodafone announced new deals to add satellite connectivity to mobile networks in Europe and Africa. Investors remain focused on launch schedules and conversion of operator agreements into paid services.
March 3, 2026
Intel stock slips as Ericsson 6G push lands at Mobile World Congress — what traders watch next
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Intel stock slips as Ericsson 6G push lands at Mobile World Congress — what traders watch next

Intel shares fell about 1% to $45.15 late Monday morning, trailing gains in Nvidia and AMD, as MWC Barcelona opened. Intel and Ericsson announced an expanded “AI-native 6G” partnership, aiming to accelerate commercial network development. Investors await more customer details and Intel’s next investor event on March 4. Market sentiment was cautious amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions.
March 2, 2026
AST SpaceMobile stock drops, setting up a high-stakes Monday as Vodafone JV goes live
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AST SpaceMobile stock drops, setting up a high-stakes Monday as Vodafone JV goes live

AST SpaceMobile shares fell 7.7% to $79.19 Friday, ending a volatile week ahead of its March 2 quarterly business update. The company’s European joint venture with Vodafone has launched, with ground stations under construction in Spain and the UK. Recent filings show $1.075 billion in convertible notes outstanding and equity offerings to fund debt repurchases. Virgin Media O2 launched a rival satellite-to-phone service this week.
March 1, 2026
Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next
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Broadcom stock holds steady after-hours as AVGO rolls out a 6G chip — what to watch next

Broadcom closed at $333.99, up 0.1%, and held steady after hours following the launch of its BroadPeak 6G-ready radio chip for massive MIMO base stations. The company said the chip cuts power use by up to 40% and is shipping to early-access customers. Investors are watching for Friday’s PCE inflation report and Broadcom’s earnings update in early March. U.S. stocks ended lower, with tech shares under pressure.
February 20, 2026
Liberty Global stock price holds near $13 after VodafoneZiggo buyout plan sparks 17% jump
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Liberty Global stock price holds near $13 after VodafoneZiggo buyout plan sparks 17% jump

Liberty Global agreed to buy Vodafone’s 50% stake in VodafoneZiggo for €1 billion cash plus equity, giving Liberty full control of the Dutch joint venture. Liberty’s shares were little changed premarket Thursday after a 17% jump Wednesday. The deal includes plans for a 2027 Amsterdam listing and spin-off, pending regulatory approval. Vodafone will receive €1 billion and a 10% stake in the new Ziggo Group.
February 19, 2026
Nokia stock edges higher after Citymesh flips on “5G Core SaaS” with AWS
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Nokia stock edges higher after Citymesh flips on “5G Core SaaS” with AWS

Nokia shares rose 0.45% in Helsinki after Citymesh launched what Nokia called the world’s first commercial 5G core network delivered as software-as-a-service on AWS. The service runs across Belgian enterprise sites and supports a new mobile offer for small businesses. Investors await more details at MWC Barcelona in early March and Nokia’s April results.
February 19, 2026
Crown Castle stock (CCI) steadies in premarket after 5% slide as analysts, rates loom
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Crown Castle stock (CCI) steadies in premarket after 5% slide as analysts, rates loom

Crown Castle shares traded near $87.43 premarket Thursday after a 4.8% drop in the prior session. Barclays lowered its price target to $91 and maintained an Equalweight rating. The company faces investor scrutiny over interest rates, a $3.5 billion DISH payment dispute, and a restructuring plan with $30 million in charges and a 20% workforce cut.
February 19, 2026
AT&T stock barely moves after-hours as NYC pension funds sue over diversity disclosure vote
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AT&T stock barely moves after-hours as NYC pension funds sue over diversity disclosure vote

Four New York City pension funds sued AT&T in Manhattan federal court after the company excluded a workforce diversity disclosure proposal from its 2026 annual meeting ballot. AT&T shares were little changed after-hours, last at $28.68. Investors are watching upcoming webcasts with CFO Pascal Desroches and COO Jeff McElfresh, starting Feb. 24.
February 18, 2026
Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point
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Verizon stock price edges higher after 10-K filing flags cash flow gains — and a stubborn pressure point

Verizon shares rose 0.2% to $49.13 Tuesday after its annual report showed 2025 net income of $17.2 billion, free cash flow of $20.1 billion, and total debt of $158.2 billion. Wireless service revenue climbed to $83.7 billion, but the company warned that phone promotions will weigh on 2026 growth. Investors await updates from executives at conferences on Feb. 24 and March 2.
February 17, 2026
T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching
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T-Mobile stock ticks up as a Rule 144 filing flags insider selling — what TMUS traders are watching

T-Mobile shares rose 0.8% to $221.31 Tuesday after a regulatory filing showed a planned sale of 10,240 shares worth $2.26 million. The move comes as tech stocks remain volatile ahead of Friday’s PCE inflation data. T-Mobile recently raised its 2026 share buyback target to $5 billion and will stop reporting postpaid phone subscriber net adds this quarter.
February 17, 2026
T-Mobile stock (TMUS) set for post-holiday test after Wells Fargo target lift and €2.5 billion bond sale
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T-Mobile stock (TMUS) set for post-holiday test after Wells Fargo target lift and €2.5 billion bond sale

T-Mobile US shares closed at $219.52 on Feb. 13, up about 2.3%, ahead of a market holiday. Wells Fargo raised its price target to $235 and kept an Overweight rating. The next dividend is $1.02 a share, record date Feb. 27, payment March 12. T-Mobile USA plans to sell €2.5 billion in senior notes, with the deal set to close Feb. 19.
February 16, 2026
BT share price slides in London as investors size up Openreach shift and fibre economics
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BT share price slides in London as investors size up Openreach shift and fibre economics

BT shares fell 1.2% to 207.8 pence by mid-morning Monday, trailing a firmer FTSE 100. Investors focused on Openreach customer churn, fibre connections, and cash-flow targets ahead of BT’s full-year results in May. A recent management reshuffle put Katie Milligan in charge of Openreach as the fibre build nears completion. BT last reported a 4% revenue drop and 571,000 net fibre connections for the quarter.
February 16, 2026
T-Mobile stock rallies again — bond sale, reporting shake-up and a holiday-shortened week ahead
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T-Mobile stock rallies again — bond sale, reporting shake-up and a holiday-shortened week ahead

T-Mobile shares rose 2.25% to $219.50 Friday, marking a fifth straight gain and outperforming Verizon and AT&T. The company agreed to sell €2.5 billion in euro notes, with proceeds for buybacks, dividends, and refinancing. U.S. markets close Monday for Presidents Day. T-Mobile will stop reporting postpaid phone net adds from Q1 2026, shifting to accounts and ARPA as key metrics.
February 14, 2026
Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba
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Singapore lifts lid on UNC3886 telecom hack hitting Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba

Hackers linked to UNC3886 breached parts of all four major Singapore telcos’ networks in 2025, authorities said Tuesday. No service disruptions or evidence of stolen customer data were found. A multi-agency response, Operation CYBER GUARDIAN, lasted over 11 months. Officials said attackers used a zero-day exploit and exfiltrated some technical network data.
February 10, 2026
Verizon’s best subscriber surge in six years comes with upbeat 2026 forecast and a $25 billion buyback
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Verizon’s best subscriber surge in six years comes with upbeat 2026 forecast and a $25 billion buyback

Verizon raised its 2026 adjusted profit and free cash flow forecasts after adding 616,000 postpaid phone subscribers in the fourth quarter, its best result since 2019. The company approved a share buyback plan of up to $25 billion over three years, with at least $3 billion set for 2026. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $36.4 billion, with adjusted earnings of $1.09 per share.
January 30, 2026
FCC loosens 6 GHz Wi‑Fi rules — new higher‑power outdoor devices get green light
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FCC loosens 6 GHz Wi‑Fi rules — new higher‑power outdoor devices get green light

The FCC has approved geofenced variable power devices for unlicensed use in the 6 GHz band, allowing higher power operation indoors and outdoors under new rules. The order sets power limits, creates exclusion zones, and seeks comment on expanding 6 GHz access, including for cruise ships. Industry groups welcomed the move, citing potential for increased Wi-Fi capacity and new device types.
January 30, 2026
Comcast’s broadband losses deepen again — and the company is freezing prices in 2026
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Comcast’s broadband losses deepen again — and the company is freezing prices in 2026

Comcast lost 181,000 broadband subscribers in Q4, a steeper decline than analysts expected. The company will freeze broadband prices through 2026 and offer new bundles with free mobile lines. Theme parks and Peacock drove profits above forecasts, despite widening streaming losses. Revenue reached $32.31 billion; adjusted earnings were 84 cents per share.
January 29, 2026
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