Verizon Doubles Down on Convergence

Verizon is making a bold bet on convergence, pulling together mobile, fixed wireless, and fiber into one bundle—even as rivals like T-Mobile double down on fixed wireless alone. The stakes are high: Verizon claims urban and suburban dominance is all about terrestrial networks, not satellites, and CEO Dan Schulman flat-out rejected the idea of partnering with SpaceX as a reseller. Meanwhile, the FCC just greenlit major satellite spectrum deals for SpaceX and AT&T, and companies like Amazon and AST SpaceMobile are buying up assets and pursuing direct-to-cell tech. The spectrum chessboard is shifting, but Verizon is holding its ground to control retail relationships and avoid channel conflict.

But here’s the catch: T-Mobile is betting that fixed wireless is enough to compete for the long haul, aiming for 15 million fixed wireless customers by 2030—nearly double Verizon’s goal. While Verizon continues its fiber build-out and touts lower customer churn thanks to convergence, it’s also working to balance network strain from FWA growth. Financially, Verizon scored an earnings beat, raised guidance, and sold $4 billion in new bonds to back its fiber push. The real test will be whether lower churn and bundled offers can keep growth humming without overloading the network.

Based on reporting from the MoffettNathanson conference and direct statements from Verizon CEO Dan Schulman.

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