AT&T acquires EchoStar spectrum for $23 billion
Type: Acquisition · Technology: Telecom · Country: United States · Value: $23B · Announced: 2026-07-28
AT&T closed a $23 billion acquisition of EchoStar's spectrum assets on 28 July 2026, adding a substantial block of wireless frequencies to its portfolio. The deal transferred ownership of the spectrum from EchoStar to AT&T, enabling the latter to increase its network capacity across the United States. By securing the spectrum, AT&T aims to enhance coverage and support higher data rates for its customers. The transaction underscores AT&T's strategy to consolidate spectrum holdings ahead of upcoming 5G and future 6G deployments. No advisory firms or legal counsel were named in the announcement.
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