EchoStar spectrum transfers to SpaceX, AT&T approved by US FCC
By Wesley Brown ( May 12, 2026, 20:11 GMT | Insight) -- EchoStar’s transfers of spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T were approved by the US Federal Communications Commission with an escrow condition imposed on SpaceX, the agency announced. The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and Space Bureau each approved the transfer of 65 megahertz of spectrum to SpaceX and 50 megahertz to AT&T from DISH Network subsidiary EchoStar, but also required SpaceX to establish a $2.4 billion escrow account to resolve outstanding claims regarding disputes with infrastructure providers.EchoStar’s transfers of spectrum to SpaceX and AT&T were approved by the US Federal Communications Commission with an escrow condition imposed on SpaceX, the agency announced....
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