https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/verizon-at-t-and-t-mobile-shut-out-elon-musk-s-phone-service-now-the-fcc-is-reviewing-spacex-s-plan-to-build-its-ownContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/verizon-at-t-and-t-mobile-shut-out-elon-musk-s-phone-service-now-the-fcc-is-reviewing-spacex-s-plan-to-build-its-ownhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/verizon-at-t-and-t-mobile-shut-out-elon-musk-s-phone-service-now-the-fcc-is-reviewing-spacex-s-plan-to-build-its-own#u201892Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:48:21 +0000The FCC is reviewing SpaceX's plan to acquire 800 MHz spectrum through an $8 billion deal with Grain, a move that would let Starlink build its own nationwide 5G network. Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile have shut out Elon Musk's phone service, pushing SpaceX to pursue independent spectrum ownership. The commission has accepted SpaceX's filing but has not yet approved the transaction. Calpers, the California public pension fund, has already booked a 100% gain on its radio spectrum bet tied to the SpaceX agreement.Why it mattersMajor U.S. carriers have refused to partner with SpaceX