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SpaceX’s spectrum deal sharpens wireless competition, prompting Bernstein to downgrade AT&T

SpaceX agreed to acquire up to 14 megahertz of paired 800-megahertz spectrum from Grain Management, adding to its push into wireless service. Bernstein downgraded AT&T, citing pressure from SpaceX, while Morningstar raised its uncertainty ratings for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon to high from medium.

Discovered 2026-10-13T01:15:33.262953-07:00 | 2026-10-13T01:15:33.262953-07:00

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The proposed spectrum acquisition gives SpaceX additional wireless spectrum for its expansion beyond satellite connectivity, with potential implications for the competitive position of established U.S. carriers.
Bernstein’s AT&T downgrade and Morningstar’s higher uncertainty ratings for AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon signal that analysts see the competitive outlook as less certain; the reports do not quantify the deal’s expected financial impact.

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