EchoStar Advances Spectrum Deals Amid SpaceX Competition
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EchoStar has met regulatory conditions to retain rights to its global S-band spectrum, which it is selling to SpaceX in a deal worth over $17 billion. This milestone allows SpaceX to use the spectrum to significantly boost its direct-to-device services, including its Starlink broadband constellation, with tests expected to start soon. The deal, pending FCC approval, marks a key step in expanding satellite-based connectivity, especially in rural areas.
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