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Starlink $8B Spectrum Deal: Telecom Stocks Fall, Towers Rise

By Liveworldmarket.com Editor · Oct 10, 2026 · 10 min read

Starlink's $8 Billion Spectrum Deal: Why Telecom Stocks Fell While Tower Shares Surged A single spectrum deal has sent shockwaves through the global telecommunications industry. On October 8, SpaceX announced an agreement to acquire nationwide 800 MHz wireless spectrum from Grain Management, marking a significant step toward expanding its Starlink Mobile business. The transaction is reportedly worth approximately $8 billion , although the companies have not publicly confirmed that price. Completion remains subject to regulatory approval. The market react