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EchoStar Sells $2.6B in AWS-3 Spectrum to SpaceX to Power Starlink Direct-to-Cell – cover image
EchoStar Sells $2.6B in AWS-3 Spectrum to SpaceX to Power Starlink Direct-to-Cell

EchoStar is transferring its AWS-3 spectrum licenses to SpaceX in a $2.6 billion stock deal, accelerating Starlink’s Direct-to-Cell rollout. The move has broader implications for satellite connectivity, telecom competition, and crypto-enabled services in remote markets.

Published at 2025-11-10 18:21:24