DirecTV warns that SpaceX's plan to boost Starlink speeds could disrupt satellite TV service for millions. The FCC battle between satellite internet and traditional satellite TV reveals a dying industry. For wireless dealers, this creates opportunities to capture customers switching to streaming, 5G home internet, and mobile-first entertainment solutions.

Rural home with satellite broadband dish representing Amazon LEO connectivity in underserved areas

Wide Open West (WOW!), one of the nation's largest independent cable and broadband providers, is going private.  DigitalBridge Group and Crestview Partners announced a $1.5 billion acquisition deal to take the company private, with closure expected in Q1 2026. For cell phone store dealers, this represents a significant shift in the broadband market landscape—and creates both challenges and opportunities. Key Takeaways for Dealers: WOW! serves 4.7 million subscribers across 7

As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to implement broadband “nutrition” labels in the market, there has been discussion...

Two months after the U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) unveiled it will dispense $45 billion in broadband funding – part of President Joe...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill after months of political wrangling, sending the legislation...