Verizon Stock Hits Worst Day Since 2002 Amid SpaceX Spectrum Deal
Telecommunications stocks fell sharply after SpaceX announced plans to acquire a nationwide spectrum portfolio, signaling its expansion into mobile services via Starlink. Verizon saw shares drop nearly 7%, marking the worst single-day decline since 2002; T-Mobile and AT&T also dropped by around 12% and 10%, respectively. The deal involves acquiring up to 14 megahertz of paired spectrum in the 800 MHz band from Grain Management, a move that could disrupt traditional telecom providers. FCC Chair Brendan Carr commented on the development during an interview with CNBC, stating increased competition in the spectrum market is beneficial for consumers. He noted over $100 billion worth of spectrum may enter the market within two years and emphasized regulatory neutrality toward market outcomes. SpaceX shares rose slightly by about 1% as investors reacted to its strategic expansion.
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