- SpaceX acquires spectrum to expand Starlink's network while EchoStar faces FCC pressure regarding 5G obligations.
- SpaceX acquired spectrum from EchoStar for future terrestrial targets.
EchoStar and SpaceX Operate in Shared Spectrum Band
What happened
EchoStar and SpaceX currently operate within the same spectrum band. Terrestar Solutions operates the Canadian side of the EchoStar T1 geostationary satellite and holds 40 MHz of mobile spectrum in Canada. Terrestar noted that a Canadian satellite constellation spending only 2% of its time over Canada faces significant economic challenges.
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Why it matters
The shared spectrum usage highlights the need for coordination among operators. This situation occurs as SpaceX expands its Starlink network while EchoStar faces pressure from the FCC regarding 5G obligations. Furthermore, SpaceX previously acquired spectrum from EchoStar for future terrestrial targets.
SpaceX acquired spectrum from EchoStar for future terrestrial targets, while SpaceX expands Starlink's network and EchoStar faces FCC pressure regarding 5G obligations.
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Who's involved
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Starlink might face increased operational costs or delays in expansion due to spectrum scarcity and coordination needs.
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The entities involved
Related events
- EchoStar announced spectrum license sales to SpaceX and AT&T, while Dish retained financial and legal advisors.
- EchoStar and Nexxen International have been identified as companies operating in the communication services sector.
- EchoStar and Trade Desk have been identified as companies operating in the communication services sector.