A new entity is launching mobile and direct-to-cell services in the U.S. market using purchased spectrum licenses from EchoStar.

The entities involved

• EchoStar →

  global satellite services provider

  • Deutsche Telekom and other telcos plan a joint bid for MSS spectrum as EchoStar's current licenses expire, prompting the European Commission to prepare reallocation.19:41
  • EchoStar announced spectrum license sales to SpaceX and AT&T, while Dish retained financial and legal advisors.08:10
• T-Mobile →

  international telecommunications company

  • T-Mobile has launched an initial preorder deal for the new iPhone Duo, Apple's first foldable phone.13:07
  • Verizon formed new wireless ventures with T-Mobile and AT&T while facing increased competitive threat from SpaceX satellite services.Tue 06:39
• AT&T →

  American multinational conglomerate

  • SpaceX is planning to build a terrestrial mobile network in the United States, potentially utilizing Starlink products.20:07
  • SpaceX seeking cell tower sites pressures AT&T shares.18:54

Related events

• SpaceX acquired spectrum from EchoStar, advancing its strategy to challenge traditional wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T.Oct 9
• SpaceX acquired spectrum from T-Mobile (which included Sprint) to advance its Starlink Mobile service.Oct 10
• A strategic partnership was formed between AT&T, Verizon, Ligado Networks, ASTS, and SpaceX to conduct commercial space operations in the US and Canada.Jun 7
• FCC offers spectrum opportunities to SpaceX while SpaceX seeks MVNO agreements with AT&T and Verizon.Jul 3
• SpaceX poses a serious challenge to major wireless carriers while AST SpaceMobile secures new satellite service agreements with AT&T and Verizon.Oct 9