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Telecommunications News 2 January 2026 - 13 January 2026

Verizon stock in focus after FCC rewrites phone-unlocking rule tied to fraud losses

Verizon stock in focus after FCC rewrites phone-unlocking rule tied to fraud losses

New York, January 12, 2026, 20:18 ET — Market closed Verizon Communications Inc shares open Tuesday following an update from regulators. The Federal Communications Commission has altered a rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones 60 days after activation. Verizon lobbied for this change, arguing to the agency that the policy was leading to hundreds of millions in annual losses…
13 January 2026
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T-Mobile stock clears $200 again as $2 billion bond deal and FCC fine case land in focus

T-Mobile stock clears $200 again as $2 billion bond deal and FCC fine case land in focus

NEW YORK, Jan 10, 2026, 15:54 ET — Market closed T-Mobile US, Inc. shares climbed on Friday, buoyed by a strong market, reclaiming the $200 mark. The stock ended up 1.34% at $200.56, even as Verizon and AT&T slipped. Investors are grappling with two key factors that can abruptly shift telecom stocks, often seen as slow movers: financing costs and…
10 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds, but Scotiabank’s Starlink warning keeps ASTS in play

AST SpaceMobile stock rebounds, but Scotiabank’s Starlink warning keeps ASTS in play

NEW YORK, January 9, 2026, 10:51 EST AST SpaceMobile shares were up about 9% on Friday morning, finding their footing after a midweek drop triggered by a Scotiabank downgrade that pointed to rising pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink and raised doubts about the company’s valuation. The call matters now because the market is trying to price a business that has to…
9 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps again as BofA lifts target to $100, Scotiabank calls valuation “irrational”

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps again as BofA lifts target to $100, Scotiabank calls valuation “irrational”

NEW YORK, Jan 9, 2026, 10:48 EST AST SpaceMobile shares climbed again Friday after Bank of America raised its price target, with the stock looking to find its footing after a steep drop sparked by a Scotiabank downgrade. The shares were up about 8% at $97.60 in morning trade. Sherwood The back-to-back calls highlight what’s on the line in the…
9 January 2026
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AT&T stock rises as airline Wi‑Fi deal and analyst downgrade set up Jan. 28 earnings test

AT&T stock rises as airline Wi‑Fi deal and analyst downgrade set up Jan. 28 earnings test

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 10:11 EST — Regular session AT&T Inc shares rose about 1% on Thursday to $24.20, as the telecom stock steadied after a weak start to the week. The move matters because AT&T is three weeks from quarterly results, with investors looking for any shift in wireless and broadband momentum and for signals on cash returns.…
8 January 2026
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Nokia stock steadies before U.S. open after Hisense patent deal ends litigation

Nokia stock steadies before U.S. open after Hisense patent deal ends litigation

NEW YORK, Jan 8, 2026, 08:12 EST — Premarket Nokia Oyj said on Thursday it signed a multi-year patent licence with Hisense covering the use of Nokia’s video technologies in Hisense televisions, ending all patent-related litigation between the companies. Nokia’s U.S.-listed shares were indicated around $6.80 in premarket trading. “We are delighted to have reached an agreement with Hisense,” Susanna…
8 January 2026
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Singtel stock rebounds in Singapore trade after sharp drop; Optus shake-up in focus

Singtel stock rebounds in Singapore trade after sharp drop; Optus shake-up in focus

Singapore, Jan 8, 2026, 14:58 SGT — Regular session Singapore Telecommunications Ltd shares rose 0.9% to S$4.43 by 2:48 p.m. in Singapore, after sliding 3.3% a day earlier. The stock traded between S$4.40 and S$4.46 on Thursday, with about 17 million shares changing hands. Investing The bounce matters because Singtel is a heavyweight on Singapore’s Straits Times Index, which has…
8 January 2026
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AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

AT&T stock dips again as downgrade and spectrum filings sharpen focus on Jan. 28 earnings

New York, January 7, 2026, 19:56 EST — After-hours AT&T Inc (T) shares fell 1.5% to $23.97 on Wednesday and were little changed after hours. Arete Research cut the stock to sell from neutral and set a $20 target, a report on analyst calls showed. 24/7 Wall St. The drop came as investors reposition ahead of AT&T’s next earnings report…
8 January 2026
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Singtel stock slides as 50Gbps fibre trial spotlights spend-and-growth questions

Singtel stock slides as 50Gbps fibre trial spotlights spend-and-growth questions

Singapore, January 7, 2026, 15:09 SGT — Regular session Shares of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel) fell about 2.4% to S$4.43 in afternoon trade on Wednesday, as the operator pressed ahead with a 50Gbps fibre broadband trial it announced earlier this week. The stock traded between S$4.42 and S$4.56 on the day and is set to report earnings on Feb. 18.…
7 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 milestone puts 2026 rollout back in focus

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps nearly 15% as BlueBird 6 milestone puts 2026 rollout back in focus

New York, Jan 2, 2026, 18:37 ET — After-hours AST SpaceMobile shares surged on Friday and held gains into after-hours trading, as investors returned from the holiday break chasing momentum in satellite-to-phone connectivity plays. The stock was up 14.9% at $83.47. The move matters now because 2026 is shaping up as a make-or-break year for companies promising to connect ordinary…
3 January 2026
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AST SpaceMobile stock jumps about 7% today as ASTS leads space-telecom movers

AST SpaceMobile stock jumps about 7% today as ASTS leads space-telecom movers

New York, Jan 2, 2026, 13:08 ET — Regular session AST SpaceMobile shares rose about 7% on Friday, bucking a slightly softer tech tape in early afternoon trading. The stock was up $5.22 at $77.85, after ranging from $69.39 to $78.07. The move puts fresh attention on execution risks and milestones for space-based “direct-to-device” connectivity — the push to link…
2 January 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Coinbase pulls support for CLARITY Act, roiling crypto-policy momentum
    January 18, 2026, 12:31 PM EST. Coinbase pulled support for the Senate CLARITY Act at the last minute, prompting a sharp backlash from the crypto industry. Hours before the Senate Banking Committee markup, Coinbase said they would back no bill unless the legislation is improved, citing concerns over stablecoins and how holders earn interest. CEO Brian Armstrong attributed the move to pressure from big banks lobbying to curb on-chain wallets. The decision halted what had been a momentum-building push to define whether digital assets are securities or commodities and to set firms' regulatory duties and consumer protections. Republicans and Democrats had signaled broad agreement in principle, but the withdrawal disrupted the markup schedule and triggered a scramble among exchanges like Kraken and investors at a16z as they weigh the sector's political prospects. The outcome remains uncertain as lawmakers reassess.
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