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Spectrum License Acquisition

T-Mobile US, Inc. · 2026-10-22 · Importance 37 · Surprise 42 · In source text

SpaceX agreed to an approximately US$8 billion deal for nationwide 800 MHz spectrum licenses. The spectrum transaction was identified as a competitive development affecting T-Mobile US. T-Mobile US shares fell 13.2% on October 9 following news of the SpaceX spectrum deal.

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revenuenegativecontingent—T-Mobile US stock fell 13.2% on October 9 following SpaceX's approximately US$8 billion deal for nationwide 800 MHz spectrum licenses.