T-Mobile US Inc. announced a major collaboration with SpaceX to develop a satellite messaging service in partnership with Starlink. The collaboration is designed to eliminate so-called “dead zones” in mobile coverage by allowing users to communicate via a satellite network. A free beta is currently underway and available to users in the US. Once the test phase is complete, the service will be available for USD15 per month for T-Mobile customers (USD10 for beta test participants) and USD20 for other users. Users of T-Mobile’s Go5G Next plan will have the service included at no additional charge. There are also plans to expand the service this summer to include multimedia content and support for additional applications.
The long-term goal of the collaboration between T-Mobile and SpaceX is to extend support for satellite communications beyond text messaging to voice calls and data traffic. This could make a significant contribution to the development of connectivity in areas where it has not yet been possible to provide a stable mobile signal.
The stock of T-Mobile US Inc.
Shares of T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) have seen significant growth recently. As of February 11, 2025, the stock has reached $255.83, an increase of 3.9% and a new 52-week high. This positive development has outperformed major competitors such as Verizon and AT&T.
This growth is mainly due to:
– The strategic cooperation with SpaceX, which opens up new opportunities in satellite communications.
– The expansion and modernisation of the 5G network, which strengthens the company’s market position.
– Stable financial results and a growing number of customers, confirming T-Mobile’s competitiveness against traditional operators.
T-Mobile is thus not only consolidating its position in the telecommunications sector, but is also becoming a key player in satellite connectivity and innovation in wireless communications. Due to these factors, T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS) remains an attractive headline for investors looking for a place in a stable and growing market segment.
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T-Mobile US Inc. started paying dividends to its shareholders in 2023. Thus, in total, the company will pay out around $3.03 billion in dividends in 2024.
The quarterly dividend yield is $0.88 per share. The actual dividend amount for the full year was approved by the company’s shareholders’ meeting at 1.43% per annum. On November 21, 2024, T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS) set the last day for shareholders to use the dividend, known as the Ex-Dividend-Date, for February 28, 2025. The actual dividend payment was set for March 13, 2025. T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS)’s dividend payout ratio is 36% of earnings.
These facts have attracted multinational investment corporations and private investors to buy shares of T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:TMUS) specifically, for which Zacks.com analysts have set an average target price of $257.13 per share for the short-to-medium term investment horizon.
