July 6, 2026: FCC spectrum auctions, SpaceX considering mobile, and more

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July 6, 2026: FCC spectrum auctions, SpaceX considering mobile, and more

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In this week’s episode of The Broadband Exchange, we look at the winners of the latest FCC spectrum auction and the new auction the Commission is proposing. We also discuss the reports of SpaceX’s mobile service, mergers and acquisitions news, why Astound declined BEAD awards in Oregon and Texas, and much more.

Articles discussed in this week’s episode:

• Update: FCC announces winners of its recent spectrum auction
• After recent auction, FCC proposes “big” auction for 160 MHz of mid-band spectrum
• AI, cloud drive Verizon/BT Group joint venture
• Fiber, AI leading to unprecedented usage and growth: FBA report
• California dreaming: Intrepid Fiber to acquire Ubiquity network in San Diego County
• New Mexico provides deep data with free broadband permit tool
• New Mexico launches nearly $6M program to expand public Wi-Fi
• Washington state awards $5.1M in ARPA broadband grants
• Trust in phone calls declines as AI voice scams spread: Report
• Report: SpaceX considering retail mobile service
• Why Astound declined BEAD awards in Oregon and Texas: Interview