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AST SpaceMobile, a startup that aims to enable direct-to-cell phone calls via satellite, is facing stiff competition from SpaceX's Starlink satellite network. While AST has made progress, SpaceX has a much larger satellite fleet and greater resources, putting AST at a significant disadvantage.

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Verizon, a major U.S. telecom company, has struggled with sluggish growth, declining margins, and high debt levels in recent years. However, its business is starting to stabilize, and its low valuation and high dividend yield make it a potential turnaround play for income-oriented investors, though more aggressive investors may find better growth opportunities elsewhere.

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