EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) is a global telecommunications company providing satellite communication, wireless telecommunications, and internet services. Operating through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services segments, it delivers services like pay TV, satellite network solutions, and broadband internet, serving enterprise, government, and consumer markets. EchoStar's offerings include geostationary high throughput satellites, low-earth orbit networks, and mobile solutions, with partners including Jersey Telecom and Swisscom. The company's brands include HughesNet, DISH TV, Sling TV, and Boost Mobile.
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EchoStar Corporation's DISH DBS Corporation and certain wireless subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on June 30, 2026.
EchoStar retained White & Case LLP as its lead bankruptcy legal counsel, with Houston partner Charles Koster leading the team.
Seventeen businesses were qualified to bid in AWS-3 Auction 113, including EchoStar, SpaceX, and major U.S. cellular operators.
Auction 97 raised more than $2.9 billion in 2014 for spectrum licenses that EchoStar subsidiary Dish had bought.
Northstar Wireless and SNR Wireless were backed by EchoStar subsidiary Dish Network.
EchoStar returned the licenses to the FCC for re-auction after a settlement finalized in May 2026.
SpaceX acquired a 30 MHz slice of the 2 GHz spectrum block from EchoStar for its T-Mobile cellular partnership.
SpaceX acquired a 30 MHz slice of EchoStar's 2 GHz spectrum block for its T-Mobile cellular partnership.
EchoStar has set up more than $42 billion in total spectrum monetization through its deals with SpaceX and AT&T.
SpaceX shares priced at $135 in the listing and EchoStar stock opened at $134.28 after the IPO.
SpaceX intends to integrate EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block frequencies into its Starlink Direct-to-Cell hardware.
EchoStar holds over 52 million shares of SpaceX.
EchoStar’s Boost Mobile subscribers will receive roaming access to the Starlink Direct-to-Cell network across the United States.
EchoStar has an approved $19.6 billion spectrum transaction with SpaceX and a pending $23 billion asset sale to AT&T.
The $19.6 billion SpaceX transaction covers EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses.
EchoStar retained a long-term commercial data-sharing agreement with SpaceX.
SpaceX intends to integrate EchoStar’s AWS-4 and H-block frequencies into its next-generation Starlink Direct-to-Cell hardware.
EchoStar stock opened at $134.28 after SpaceX’s public listing.
EchoStar retained a long-term commercial data-sharing agreement with SpaceX after selling its spectrum licenses.
EchoStar has a pending $23 billion asset sale to AT&T.