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Verizon’s subscriber growth warning hits US telecom stocks
What happened: Verizon’s growth concerns trigger market selloff Verizon has warned of weaker Q1 wireless subscriber growth due to intensified competition, triggering a telecom stock selloff. Verizon shares fell over 7%, while AT&T and T-Mobile dropped 5.3% and 4%, respectively. Chief Revenue Officer…
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What happened: Verizon’s growth concerns trigger market selloff Verizon has warned of weaker Q1 wireless subscriber growth due to intensified competition, triggering a telecom stock selloff. Verizon shares fell over 7%, while AT&T and T-Mobile dropped 5.3% and 4%, respectively.…
Context
Verizon has warned of weaker Q1 wireless subscriber growth due to intensified competition, triggering a telecom stock selloff. Verizon shares fell over 7%, while AT&T and T-Mobile dropped 5.3% and 4%, respectively. Chief Revenue Officer Frank Boulben noted that competitors continued aggressive promotions even as Verizon scaled back after a strong December. As the U.S. telecom market nears saturation, providers rely on bundled 5G and streaming deals, raising profitability concerns. AT&T also reported higher subscriber churn in January.
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Analysis
Verizon expects a slow start to 2025 phone upgrades due to economic uncertainty and limited device innovation but remains optimistic about single-digit annual growth. It aims to exceed last year’s 900,000 postpaid additions with its myPlan offerings. Verizon and AT&T dismissed competition from SpaceX’s starlink, citing wireless networks as more cost-effective. Verizon also downplayed concerns over U.S. immigration policies, stating only lower-end prepaid segments might see minor impacts. Also read: Verizon, Singtel and Skylo join forces to expand global IoT connectivity Also read: Verizon expands global IoT with new partners
Key Points
- Verizon warns of weaker Q1 wireless subscriber growth due to increased competition.
- Telecom stocks, including AT&T and T-Mobile, fall as concerns over market saturation rise.
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