SpaceX says new spectrum and satellites could extend phone service, but Deutsche Telekom's chief says matching 85,000 U.S. antennas will be costly. The story offers claims on both sides, not results showing a change in business.
The spectrum deal could help SpaceX reach phones where towers do not. SpaceX also says its next satellites will carry far more data. But Deutsche Telekom's chief says matching 85,000 U.S. antennas would be costly, and many customers already have good service. These claims point in different directions, with no service results here to settle them.
T-Mobile says T-Satellite connects more than 150,000 Americans daily, but SpaceX could become a stronger rival and cheap wholesale access could pressure carrier prices. The story reports no change in T-Mobile's service or sales.
SpaceX's planned phone service could bring more wireless competition, but the story reports no change to AT&T's service, customers, or sales. It does not establish a change in AT&T's business outlook.
SpaceX's planned phone service could bring more wireless competition, but the story reports no change to Verizon's service, customers, or sales. It does not establish a change in Verizon's business outlook.
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