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EchoStar-AT&T deal leads US regulators to weigh priorities in use of spectrum

By Curtis Eichelberger and Ilana Kowarski ( August 27, 2025, 21:54 GMT | Comment) -- EchoStar’s sale of $23 billion in spectrum to AT&T could satisfy concerns about maximizing opportunities for providing wireless service, but it also raises questions about consolidation among the Big Three service providers. To resolve the conflicting priorities, the US Department of Justice, whose primary concern is ensuring competition, is working with the Federal Communications Commission, whose mandate includes ensuring the efficient use of spectrum.EchoStar’s sale of $23 billion in spectrum to AT&T could satisfy concerns about maximizing opportunities for providing wireless service, but it also raises questions about consolidation among the Big Three service providers....

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