Verizon reported strong Q2 2026 free cash flow growth of 24.4% year-over-year to $6.4 billion, driven by improved profitability and margin expansion. The company raised its full-year 2026 free cash flow growth guidance to 9-10% from 7%. However, substantial capital investments in fiber expansion and wireless network...
AT&T has extended its partnership with the Dallas Cowboys, introducing new AI, augmented reality, and connectivity technologies for the 2026 NFL season at AT&T Stadium. The stadium features 261 miles of fiber and nearly 1,000 antennas supporting new features like AI-generated hype videos, AR experiences, and...
Verizon Communications has undergone a significant turnaround in 2026 under new CEO Dan Schulman, beating quarterly expectations and achieving 184,000 postpaid net phone additions. The company's acquisition of Frontier Communications boosted fiber broadband connections by 43% year-over-year, while targeting $5 billion...
AT&T has partnered with LifeMD to offer complimentary virtual healthcare and pharmacy services to eligible wireless and fiber customers, waiving the $19 monthly membership fee. The benefit initially covers 29 million customers in 11 states with nationwide expansion expected in January 2027. AT&T faces competition from...
Nokia announced expanding global momentum for AI-RAN technology, with major telecom operators across multiple regions advancing from evaluation to live field trials. The AI-RAN platform has delivered over 20% improvements in spectral efficiency, with further gains planned through 2028. The partnership with NVIDIA and...
VoIP-Pal filed a Third Amended Complaint in federal court against AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, alleging antitrust violations under the Sherman Act. The complaint claims the carriers unlawfully condition Wi-Fi calling access on purchasing their cellular plans, foreclosing the market for independent Wi-Fi calling...
Verizon is mobilizing its network infrastructure and emergency response resources ahead of Tropical Storm Edouard in the Gulf. The company has positioned backup generators, portable power systems, and satellite connectivity to maintain communications for communities in Houston, Southeast Texas, and Southwest Louisiana....
AT&T's Q2 results show improved profitability with adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 39.1% and operating income rising 8.3% year-over-year. The company is on track to achieve $4 billion in annual cost savings by 2028 through network modernization and legacy copper network shutdown. Wireless gains, fiber growth, and...
ISSA announces the 2026 VEO Conference returning to Dallas on September 28-29, focusing on empowering Hispanic professionals in the cleaning and facility solutions industries. The second annual event will feature keynote speaker Cherian Thomas from T-Mobile, bilingual education, leadership development, and networking...
Cellhub, a 5G connectivity provider and Primary Agent for T-Mobile, has received three major industry accolades in 2026: CEO Andy Sinha was featured in CRN's CEO Outlook, Director of Partner Marketing Cindy Tank-Murphy was named to CRN's Women of the Channel list, and the company won ChannelVision magazine's Visionary...
T-Mobile experienced significant volatility following its Q2 earnings report on July 23-24, 2026. The stock initially fell 10.75% despite beating profit expectations, then rebounded 5.67% the next day. While the company reported 9% service revenue growth and raised its free cash flow guidance to $18.4-18.8 billion,...
The article recommends five stocks positioned to benefit from AI infrastructure build-out and connectivity demand: Broadcom (custom AI chips and networking), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (foundry services), Alphabet (search, cloud, and AI), T-Mobile (telecom growth via home internet), and Verizon (fiber expansion...
Oil prices surged 5% following the U.S. cancellation of Iran sanctions waivers and ceasefire declaration, triggering a market pullback with the Nasdaq down 5%. However, analysts suggest this may be overblown volatility driven by algorithmic trading rather than fundamental concerns. The market remains up 9% year-to-date...
Verizon's stock has declined following SpaceX's IPO amid investor concerns about satellite internet competition. However, the article argues the sell-off is overdone, citing technology constraints and regulatory barriers that prevent LEO satellites from matching terrestrial network capacity in dense areas. Verizon...
AST SpaceMobile aims to provide global cellular coverage via low-Earth-orbit satellites through partnerships with major telecom operators. Analysts project the stock could reach $174-$290 by 2028 under a bullish scenario, assuming 5% subscriber adoption from 3 billion accessible users, 90% EBITDA margins, and $4.5...
SpaceX is positioned for significant growth across three business segments over the next three years: its neocloud AI data center business (with major deals from Google and Anthropic), Starlink satellite internet service (targeting 15 million U.S. subscribers by 2030), and rocket launches (expected to reach $8.3...
While SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband and T-Mobile's terrestrial mobile service appear complementary, the article argues the $180 billion acquisition would be strategically flawed. The deal would complicate SpaceX's operations, alienate potential partners AT&T and Verizon, face regulatory hurdles, and provide...
The article highlights eight dividend-paying stocks with yields up to 8.3% that are expected to increase their payouts soon. These companies have demonstrated strong earnings growth and maintain low payout ratios, suggesting room for dividend increases. The stocks span various sectors including construction,...
CoreWeave replaced Charter Communications in the Nasdaq-100 index, but analyst argues Charter is the better value. While CoreWeave is growing rapidly in AI cloud computing, it lacks profitability and has burned $10 billion in free cash flow. Charter, despite facing competitive pressures in home internet, maintains...
The Nasdaq Composite surged 2.07% to snap a five-day losing streak as tech stocks rebounded on easing U.S.-Iran tensions. The S&P 500 gained 1.18% and the Dow reached a record close. Tesla led mega-cap tech gains with a 5.8% surge, while Alphabet replaced Verizon in the Dow. A $518 billion chip fabrication partnership...
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