EchoStar

SpaceX Acquires $17 Billion EchoStar Spectrum for Starlink Direct-to-Cell Service

2025-09-08 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

SpaceX’s Gwynne Shotwell announced a major transaction with EchoStar on September 8, 2025, where SpaceX agreed to acquire 50 MHz of wireless spectrum and mobile satellite service spectrum licenses from EchoStar. The deal involves EchoStar selling its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses in …

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FCC Launches Inquiry into EchoStar's Satellite Spectrum Utilization

2025-05-12 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr initiated an official inquiry into EchoStar’s Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum utilization after SpaceX challenged the company’s license compliance. SpaceX alleged EchoStar was using less than 5% of its allocated spectrum, potentially setting the stage …

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