EchoStar Must Set Aside $2.4B to Settle Disputes as FCC Approves AT&T, SpaceX Deals

FCC approves $40 billion spectrum deals, clearing path for faster 5G and SpaceX direct-to-device

WASHINGTON — The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday approved two major spectrum transactions worth more than $40 billion that will transfer underused mid-band airwaves from EchoStar to AT&T and SpaceX, aiming to accelerate 5G deployment, boost competition and advance direct-to-device satellite connectivity. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the approvals, which involve approximately 115 megahertz of… The post FCC approves $40 billion…

EchoStar must set aside $2.4B to settle disputes as FCC approves AT&T, SpaceX deals

The requirement aims to help settle lawsuits from companies seeking payment for work on EchoStar's 5G network. Crown Castle alone is seeking $3.5 billion.

FCC Approves $40 Billion EchoStar Spectrum Sale to SpaceX, AT&T

AI Generated ImageThe Federal Communications Commission has approved the sale of approximately 115 megahertz of EchoStar spectrum in two transactions collectively valued at more than $40 billion, clearing the way for expanded direct-to-device satellite service and faster 5G broadband deployment across the United States.“As part of our Build America agenda, the FCC is running a two-part play in wireless to free up spectrum: FCC auctions and secon…

SpaceX is now a spectrum holder, not just a satellite operator

What the EchoStar deals actually change: AT&T adds rural lowband coverage it's lacked since 2008 and SpaceX graduates from T-Mobile vendor to spectrum holder.

EchoStar Gets Green Light for $40B AT&T and SpaceX Spectrum Deals

SpaceX will get spectrum that lets it compete with terrestrial wireless providers, while AT&T will be able to beef up its 5G and improve its route to 6G coverage, the FCC Space and Wireless bureaus said Tuesday as they signed...

FCC approves EchoStar deals with SpaceX and AT&T

A U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bureau recently approved ​the sale of approximately ​65MHz of EchoStar spectrum ‌to ⁠SpaceX and 50MHz ​to ​AT&T. These transactions ended up totalling more than $40 billion in deal value. The FCC’s Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau issued the approvals for EchoStar to sell the spectrum assets to SpaceX and AT&T. FCC chairman Brendan Carr framed the approvals as a cornerstone of the…