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2025-08-26

AT&T acquires $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar

AT&T is set to acquire $23 billion worth of spectrum licenses from EchoStar, the parent company of Dish Network, Sling TV and Boost Mobile. The deal will see AT&T gain control of approximately 50MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum, which are frequencies commonly used in 5G and LTE networks.


EchoStar had been under pressure from the FCC to build out the spectrum in its portfolio or

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2025-05-13

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2025-09-08

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2025-08-26

FCC chairman helps AT&T cement dominance with $23 billion spectrum deal

EchoStar selling spectrum to AT&T after FCC threatened to revoke licenses. [...]

Match Score: 50.63

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2025-06-10

FCC threat to revoke EchoStar spectrum licenses draws widespread backlash

FCC threatens "legal stability" of wireless market, Free State Foundation says. [...]

Match Score: 50.41

cnet

2025-09-08

SpaceX Strikes Wireless Gold With EchoStar Sale. Expect Better Coverage With These Carriers

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Match Score: 44.87

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2025-10-17

AT&T's home internet is getting a $5 price hike

AT&T has been sending out emails to its home internet subscribers, notifying them that their plans will cost $5 more a month starting on December 1. The company has confirmed the price hike to The [...]

Match Score: 38.09

cnet

2025-11-17

AT&T Subscribers Just Got a Significant 5G Speed Boost Due to New Spectrum

The carrier's recent purchase of spectrum licenses from EchoStar broadens AT&T's 5G capacity. [...]

Match Score: 36.77

cnet

2025-11-19

AT&T Boosts 5G Speed With New Spectrum Frequency in US

The spectrum licenses from EchoStar significantly increase the 5G capacity for AT&T subscribers. [...]

Match Score: 36.77