Echostar's Spectrum Sale: A Boon for Investors, A Challenge for Consumers
SPACE ECONOMY
Echostar Corp's recent sale of billions in wireless spectrum to AT&T Inc. and SpaceX is poised to benefit Charlie Ergen and the involved companies. However, antitrust experts warn that this transaction could lead to higher prices and fewer mobile service options for consumers, highlighting regulatory shortcomings from the Trump presidency that failed to maintain competitive market dynamics after T-Mobile's acquisition of Sprint.
Sep 17, 2025, 1:05 PM
