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Australian and New Zealand Telecom Stocks Slide After SpaceX Spectrum Deal

Telecom stocks in Australia and New Zealand fell after SpaceX acquired a nationwide US spectrum portfolio, stoking fears that satellites could challenge legacy telecom firms and their network coverage.

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Telecom shares in Australia and New Zealand fell sharply on Monday after SpaceX's NASDAQ:SPCX acquisition of a nationwide US spectrum portfolio raised concerns that satellite services could challenge established carriers and their network coverage. Telstra, Australia's leading telecom company, ASX:TLS…