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EchoStar Attempts to Use FCC License Transfer Process to Avoid Obligations

Summary by wia.org
What happened?On September 30, 2025, the FCC said it’s reviewing EchoStar’s request to transfer its spectrum licenses to AT&T and SpaceX. What’s WIA’s position?WIA isn’t against EchoStar selling its licenses. But we want to make sure EchoStar doesn’t use this process as a loophole to walk away from its obligations to the companies that helped build its network—like tower operators, contractors, and fiber providers. Why does it matter?If EchoSta…
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wia.org broke the news in on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
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