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.

Starlink just launched mobile satellite internet that connects directly to ordinary smartphones—no dish, no installation, no special hardware. This changes the game for remote connectivity and creates massive opportunities for wireless dealers to sell complementary services, devices, and accessories. Here's what you need to know.

The wireless industry is on the brink of its most significant disruption in decades. Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet division, is expanding beyond home broadband into direct-to-cell mobile service—a technology that promises to eliminate dead zones, provide truly global coverage, and fundamentally challenge the traditional carrier model that wireless dealers have relied on for years. Starlink Mobile Direct represents a paradigm shift where satellites replace cell towers,

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

EchoStar just agreed to sell its full unpaired AWS-3 spectrum license to AT&T for $1.0 billion. Here's what this major spectrum deal means for wireless dealers, network coverage, AT&T's competitive positioning, and the future of 5G expansion. The Deal: EchoStar Sells AWS-3 Spectrum to AT&T EchoStar Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its full unpaired AWS-3 spectrum license to AT&T for $1.0 billion in cash . The transaction is subject to r

T-Mobile just democratized emergency access by making its satellite-based Text to 911 feature free for everyone—regardless of carrier or device. Here's how wireless dealers can leverage this game-changing announcement to attract customers and position themselves as community safety advocates. The Big News: Free Emergency Access for All On November 5, 2025, T-Mobile announced that its satellite-based Text to 911 service is now free for everyone —not just T-Mobile customers. Th

T-Mobile T-Satellite: What Just Changed Feature Previous (Text-Only) Now (App Expansion) Messaging Text messaging only Text messaging + WhatsApp ✅ Voice/Video Not supported WhatsApp voice & video calls ✅ Navigation Not supported Google Maps, AllTrails, CalTopo ✅ Social Media Not supported X (Twitter) ✅ Weather Not supported AccuWeather ✅ Outdoor Apps Not supported onX Hunt, onX Backcountry, onX Offroad ✅ Emergency Text-to-911 Text-to-911 (unchanged) Satellite Network 650+ Sta

Major Announcement Summary Announcement Element Details Launch Date October 1, 2025 Service T-Mobile T-Satellite with Starlink app data...

The rural wireless landscape faces potential transformation as smaller carriers satellite partnerships  emerge as a strategic priority at...