SpaceX's Spectrum Deal Renews Concerns over Wireless Competition

Dow Jones10-09 22:46

1045 ET - SpaceX's latest spectrum deal could stir up a fresh bout of worries over further competition for the big three wireless carriers, JPMorgan analysts say in a note. Beyond concerns over a new wireless entrant, or potential fourth carrier, the deal raises the risk that the leading players will need to spend more in upcoming spectrum auctions, the analysts say. However, the near-term risk to the wireless incumbents--which include Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T--is still limited given the time, infrastructure and capital required to build a competitive terrestrial network, they say.

 

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