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Telecom stocks slide on SpaceX spectrum deal

Original: US, European telecom stocks slide as SpaceX spectrum deal rattles sector

Telecom shares in the United States and Europe fell after SpaceX struck a deal to acquire spectrum, raising fears of fresh competition from Elon Musk's satellite network. Investors worry that direct-to-cell satellite services could erode traditional carriers' control of mobile connectivity, prompting a broad sell-off across major telecom operators on both sides of the Atlantic.

Why now: Investors fear SpaceX's entry into spectrum-based mobile services threatens the business models of established telecom operators.

SpaceXElon MuskEuropean telecom companiesUS telecom companies

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