Subscriber Growth in Wireless Segment
EchoStar reported 212,000 net subscriber additions in the Wireless segment, compared to a 16,000 net loss in the same period of 2024, ending the quarter with approximately 7.4 million subscribers.
LEO Constellation Announcement
EchoStar announced an agreement with MDA Space for a new LEO direct-to-device satellite constellation, aiming to provide global wideband services directly to standard 5G NTN devices. The launch is planned for 2028 with commercial services starting in 2029.
Boost Mobile Network Recognition
The Boost Mobile network received accolades for 5G reliability and coverage, ranked best by OpenSignal in over 1,200 towns and cities, with 5G broadband coverage to more than 80% of the U.S. population.
Improvement in Pay-TV Churn and ARPU
Pay-TV churn was reduced by 11 basis points from Q2 2024, and ARPU increased by 3% year-over-year, despite competitive headwinds in the streaming market.
HughesNet Enterprise Growth
EchoStar's Hughes in-flight connectivity solution was selected by two large airlines, and the enterprise committed contract volume increased by 8% year-over-year.