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TLDRs; SpaceX to acquire $17B in spectrum from EchoStar, expanding Starlink’s 5G and direct-to-cell network. Deal includes $2B in debt interest payments, giving EchoStar much-needed liquidity amid $26B debt burden. Boost Mobile subscribers to gain access to Starlink’s direct-to-cell service, enhancing coverage and connectivity options. SpaceX’s spectrum ownership signals major telecom shift…
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SpaceX Strengthens 5G Push with $17B Spectrum Purchase Deal
TLDRs; SpaceX to acquire $17B in spectrum from EchoStar, expanding Starlink’s 5G and direct-to-cell network. Deal includes $2B in debt interest payments, giving EchoStar much-needed liquidity amid $26B debt burden. Boost Mobile subscribers to gain access to Starlink’s direct-to-cell service, enhancing coverage and connectivity options. SpaceX’s spectrum ownership signals major telecom shift…