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Regional boost: CBNG opens operations hub in Richardson, TX (Dallas area) to accelerate nationwide Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) deployments for US...

Key regulatory move on apartment internet costs:

• FTC ANPRM probes hidden fees like bundled mandatory cable/internet providers tenants skip.
• Bulk...

Key customer wins from today's BEAD rollout in Spokane County, WA:

• $100M+ federal funds drive broadband/mobile for thousands of homes/businesses via...

T-Mobile is offering the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro for free in a new deal – not your typical budget phone, but an innovative device with a matte, paper-like display that adapts to light, reduces glare, and suits low PWM-sensitive eyes.

Mint Mobile highlights new customer deals for switchers, competing with AT&T's up to $800 per line phone payoff and T-Mobile switch incentives. Fresh options for today's carrier changes.

• Aggressive pricing challenge: T-Mobile-owned Mint Mobile launches "Unf*! Your Bills" bundle—$45/mo for 5G Home MINTernet + unlimited premium wireless*...

Private investment powers Spectrum's rural broadband expansion:

• Gigabit speeds (up to 1 Gbps/multi-gig) to 2,900+ homes/businesses in...

Key customer update: Spectrum's virtual ASL interpretation now live at Worcester store (68 Stafford St.), letting Deaf customers scan QR codes for...

Key customer perks today:

• Symmetrical speeds, no data caps: Ensures lag-free gaming and seamless video calls without throttling.
• Entry plan...

Key customer impacts from today's deal:

• Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57B, gaining 24+ LEO satellites and D2D spectrum to speed Project Leo...

Key highlights from Starlink's trajectory:

• Disrupting broadband: Bundling with US MVNO US Mobile targets fixed-line market; can partner or compete...

Xfinity StreamSaver grows to eight bundles for internet/TV customers, adding Disney+/Hulu (ads) and HBO Max.

• Basic Netflix/Peacock/Apple TV now...

• Fresh batch deployed: SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit via Falcon 9 at 5:33 a.m. EDT from SLC-40.
• Booster milestone:...

Key changes targeting pre-Price Lock plans like Simple Choice:

• Forced switches to newer legacy plans, with bill hikes $15-$100+ for multi-line...

Key hikes starting April 2026 for retired wireless plans activated before July 24, 2025:

• Single-line accounts: +$10/month
• 2+ lines: +$20/account...

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