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EchoStar Sells Spectrum Licenses to AT&T for $22.65B

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EchoStar Sells Spectrum Licenses to AT&T for $22.65B

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An update from Echostar ( (SATS) ) is now available.

On August 25, 2025, EchoStar Corporation entered into a License Purchase Agreement with AT&T Mobility II LLC, a subsidiary of AT&T Inc., to sell spectrum licenses for $22.65 billion, with conditions for potential price adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. Simultaneously, DISH Wireless L.L.C., a subsidiary of EchoStar, and AT&T Mobility LLC amended their Network Services Agreement, introducing new terms for DISH’s transition to a hybrid MNO model, effective from January 1, 2026, with potential extensions through 2035.

The most recent analyst rating on (SATS) stock is a Hold with a $27.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Echostar stock, see the SATS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on SATS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SATS is a Neutral.

Echostar’s overall stock score is primarily impacted by its weak financial performance and valuation, compounded by regulatory challenges and financial strategy shifts. While there are positive developments in subscriber growth and strategic initiatives, these are overshadowed by the company’s financial instability and regulatory uncertainties.

To see Spark’s full report on SATS stock, click here.

More about Echostar

EchoStar Corporation operates in the telecommunications industry, focusing on satellite communication services and related technologies.

Average Trading Volume: 3,575,044

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: $8.6B

Find detailed analytics on SATS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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