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Phone Arena
2 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
AT&T counters T-Mobile's ridicule with a satellite milestone of its own
The empire of AT&T strikes back! As we reported mere hours ago, T-Mobile launched its Starlink-powered satellite service, T-Satellite. While bragging about it, T-Mobile took the opportunity to tease both AT&T and Verizon for their respective satellite services. T-Mobile claims its competitors are scrambling to catch up, highlighting that Verizon operates with fewer than 10 satellites and limited device support. T-Mobile jokes that Verizon customers might be waving their phones around for a signal, while AT&T users are still "searching the skies for signs of life" for a service that has yet to launch. It didn't take long for AT&T to respond, although briefly and in a formal tone. AT&T doesn't mention T-Mobile anywhere in their " AT&T Satellite Solutions – Stay Connected. Everywhere." short public announcement, but coincidences are rare in the Big Tech world. AT&T says it operates the largest wireless network in North America, covering over 2.99 million square miles and reaching more than 99% of the US population. For the few areas without coverage, it's partnering with AST SpaceMobile to eventually offer voice, data, and text via satellite in remote locations. The service, which may later support video, will work with regular cell phones and integrate with AT&T 's existing network. The latest update from their partnership with SpaceMobile reads that the two companies "successfully completed" the "first-ever native voice call and text" with AST's satellites with a "standart phone": – AT&T press release, July 2025 It's notable that AT&T announces the July 21 achievement only now, a few days later. Were they expecting something from T-Mobile and kept their secret from Monday to the end of the week? Hey, don't look at me, I'm not the one at AT&T headquarters. AT&T took the opportunity to mention a few more satellite-related achievements from recent years, including the first two-way voice call over AT&T spectrum in April 2023, followed by the first video app call in June, and the first direct-to-cellular 5G call in September. In early 2024, AT&T successfully tested public safety features with the FirstNet Authority. A commercial agreement with AST was finalized in May 2024, leading to the September launch of the first five BlueBird satellites. By February 2025, AT&T completed its first satellite-powered video call using these new satellites. I think it's time for Verizon to say something as well.
Phone Arena
3 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
If you're with Verizon, you're on the most awarded network
Every summer, the heat isn't just in the air – it is in the wireless carrier race, too. Just after T-Mobile flexed its muscle with top Ookla (a global leader in connectivity intelligence) speed test results and claimed the best US wireless network title for H1 2025, Verizon is firing back with its own set of wins. This time, the spotlight is on recognition from J.D. Power and RootMetrics (which, fun fact, is owned by Ookla).Now, if you are getting whiplash from all these rankings popping up from different research companies, you are not alone. But the J.D. Power Wireless Network Quality Performance Study still deserves a look – it has been a long-running industry standard. In the latest report, Verizon keeps its streak alive, earning the title of America's Most Awarded Brand for Network Quality for the 35th time in a row in J.D. Power's 2025 US Wireless Network Quality Study – Volume 2. That is not just a trophy wall – it is practically a museum exhibit at this point and Verizon i s definitely not being subtle about it. – Joe Russo, EVP & President, Global Network and Technology, Verizon , July 23, 2025 Verizon also boasts that it crushed the RootMetrics 1H 2025 study, earning top honors for Best 5G Network, Fastest 5G and Most Reliable 5G. Not only that – it won the Overall RootScore Award for best performance in 110 out of 125 cities tested, way ahead of both T-Mobile and AT&T. But that doesn't mean AT&T and T-Mobile are slacking. AT&T actually took home the national Overall RootScore Award for 1H 2025. The carrier also cleaned up at the state level, winning or sharing top honors in 35 states, just edging out Verizon 's 32 and blowing past T-Mobile 's 2. AT&T also claimed the Reliability RootScore Award in 34 states, one more than Verizon and 33 more than T-Mobile . In total, AT&T walked away with 288 State RootScore Awards and upped its metro performance, too. T-Mobile , meanwhile, kept its title as the speed king in cities. It remains the only carrier to hit median download speeds of 100 Mbps or more in all 125 tested markets. Even more impressive: it topped 200 Mbps in 123 of them and hit 500 Mbps in 23 cities. It also earned the top award for Highest 5G Availability – so if raw speed and reach are your priorities, this is it. So yeah – this isn't a one-horse race. Each of the big three US carriers has its strengths and all of them are pushing each other to improve. In fact, J.D. Power's own study shows the race is now closer than ever when it comes to overall network quality and coverage. Still, studies and awards are great, but the 'best' carrier really comes down to what works for you. Whether you are after lightning-fast 5G speeds, strong coverage in rural areas or just the right mix of perks and pricing, it is all about finding the plan that fits your lifestyle. Do you care more about ultra-fast 5G in the city? Then T-Mobile is probably your pick. Need rock-solid coverage across the country? Verizon is tough to beat. Or maybe AT&T 's balance of reliability and performance in your area hits the sweet whatever you are looking for, feel free to also check out our carrier guides and comparisons to help you figure out which network fits you best:
GSM Arena
10 hours ago
- GSM Arena
T-Mobile's T-Satellite service is now available to everyone
T-Mobile today announced the general availability of T-Satellite, its satellite communications service, to everyone, following months of testing with up to 30,000 daily active users. In total, 2 million people have already tried it in its testing phase. Interestingly, three times more messages were received on T-Satellite than were sent. T-Satellite uses more than 650 low-Earth orbit satellites to basically act like cell towers. T-Mobile bills this as "the largest satellite-to-mobile constellation". This works on over 60 phones with no apps required, both Android running ones and iPhones. T-Satellite provides texting service "just like you normally do". It connects automatically when in range, and you'll see a "SAT" icon when it's connected. Since satellites are moving, there may be short gaps in service, but your phone will keep trying to send your message until it succeeds. T-Satellite is included in T-Mobile's Experience Beyond and Go5G plans, as well as for Experience More customers that were part of the beta. If you're on another plan, you can add satellite support for $10 per month. Even non-customers can get T-Satellite "for a limited time" for the same price. The service currently covers the continental US and Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and "parts of Southern Alaska". Source
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Crown Castle raises annual site rental revenue forecast on healthy leasing activity
(Reuters) -Wireless tower operator Crown Castle raised its annual site rental revenue forecast on Wednesday, hinting at healthy leasing activity by wireless carriers as service providers continue to augment capacity. The results follow intensifying competition among service providers, highlighting how companies are actively pursuing new avenues for growth by expanding capacity amid the 5G boom. The real estate investment trust now expects full-year site rental revenue of around $4.00 billion and $4.04 billion, compared with its prior expectations of around $3.99 billion to $4.03 billion. Crown Castle owns about 40,000 towers and derives the majority of its revenue from leasing out tower infrastructure to wireless carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon in the United States on a long-term basis. For the year, the company now expects adjusted funds from operations between $4.14 and $4.25 per share, compared with the analysts' average estimate of $4.18 apiece, according to data compiled by LSEG. The company posted second-quarter site rental revenue of $1.01 billion, compared with estimates of $1.04 billion. For the second quarter, Crown Castle reported earnings of 67 cents per share. Errore nel recupero dei dati Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati Errore nel recupero dei dati
Bloomberg
15 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
T-Mobile Beats Estimates for Phone Sign-Ups, Lifts Guidance
T-Mobile US Inc., the nation's second-largest wireless provider, reported more new subscribers than analysts were expecting in the second quarter, overcoming a sluggish start to the year. The Bellevue, Washington-based carrier snagged 830,000 new monthly phone customers, according to a statement on Wednesday, above Wall Street projections for 714,000 additions.
