High capital expenditure demands and persistently high interest rates are putting strain on telecom balance sheets and industry participants have divided into two different frameworks. Highly leveraged companies with mature legacy operations are offloading valuable spectrum assets to pay down debt and support strategic recapitalizations. EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ:ECHO) demonstrated the path of asset monetization with a […]

One of America's major satellite internet businesses has entered Chapter 11 as mounting debt and changing competition reshape the broadband industry.

With the acquisition, Ergen will control wireless services Boost Mobile and MobileX through EchoStar and a SPAC, respectively

Anterix (NASDAQ:ATEX) executives said the company sees growing demand and limited supply for its low-band 900 MHz spectrum, citing recent spectrum transactions and potential satellite-direct-to-device applications as factors that could expand monetization options beyond its traditional utility custo

More than 3,000 small property owners around the US agreed to install Dish antennas on their rooftops to generate extra income. They're now being told to shoulder the cost to take them down.

Hughes bankruptcy filing and SpaceX equity monetization reshape capital strategy.

SpaceX has a message to Verizon and the rest of Big Telecom. It's coming for some of their $600 billion in annual revenue.

AT&T (NYSE:T) closed a $23 billion acquisition of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar (NASDAQ:ECHO) on July 28, a deal first announced in August 2025. The transaction adds roughly 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum covering more than 400 markets across the country, arriving just as the stock claws back the ground it lost when […]

AT&T has made a billion-dollar move to enhance its network for wireless customers after rolling out a series of price increases this year amid rising competition. For instance, in April, the carrier raised prices for its retired unlimited wireless plans that were active before July 24, ...

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. is doubling down on its satellite connectivity goals as the Elon Musk-led company is preparing to launch its second-generation Direct-to-Device (D2D) service in the third quarter of 2027, according to filings with the Canadian government on...

Shares of major U. S. wireless providers moved lower after SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) revealed plans to develop a fully integrated mobile service, raising concerns that Starlink could eventually become a direct competitor to Verizon (NYSE:VZ), AT&T (NYSE:T) and T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS).

Investing.com -- U.S. wireless stocks tumbled Tuesday after SpaceX signaled plans to build a full-fledged mobile service, raising the prospect that Starlink could eventually compete directly with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

SpaceX's ambition to build a full-fledged mobile service rattled investors in the U.S. wireless sector, as the company outlined plans that could eventually pit Starlink against industry leaders Verizon, ‌AT&T and T-Mobile. SpaceX acquired 65 megahertz of wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for a total of $19.6 billion through two deals ‌announced last year, giving Starlink airwaves to expand into mobile services. "The spectrum that we purchased from EchoStar does have terrestrial components, so we definitely intend to build ​out terrestrial," SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell said during a post-earnings call on Tuesday.

Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:SPCX) is doubling down on its satellite connectivity goals as the Elon Musk-led company is preparing to launch its second-generation Direct-to-Device (D2D) service in the third quarter of 2027, according to filings with the Canadian government on Monday. Natively Supported Devices The company had earlier partnered with Canadian Telecom company Rogers Communications Inc. (NYSE:RCI) in 2025 to launch Starlink’s first-gen system in the country, which is

EchoStar Corporation has released its Q2 2026 results, reporting revenue of US$3,576.16 million and net income of US$8.46 billion, while subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy after struggling with US$1.5 billion of maturing debt amid rising low‑Earth‑orbit competition. Despite EchoStar’s better‑than‑expected earnings per share and revenue, the move to restructure Hughes around enterprise, government, and defense customers highlights how sharply competitive and...

Echostar (NASDAQ:ECHO) said its Hughes business filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the unit’s $1.5 billion bond maturity came due on Aug. 1 and discussions with bondholders did not produce what the company called a workable solution. Chairman Charlie Ergen said the bankruptcy filing i

EchoStar stock has delivered a very strong 333.9% return over the past three years, yet the current valuation picture is split. The Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside, while market based multiples suggest the shares trade on the rich side. EchoStar's 333.9% gain over three years means existing shareholders have already seen a large payoff. As a result, new investors may be more sensitive to what they pay today. Expectations for future cash flow...

EchoStar (ECHO) stock is reacting to a mixed set of developments after the company reported a return to profitability in its latest quarter, while subsidiary Hughes Satellite Systems entered Chapter 11 to address unsustainable debt. See our latest analysis for EchoStar. The latest earnings beat and swing back to profit have not stopped EchoStar's share price from losing momentum, with the stock down 16.64% on a 1 month share price return and 31.73% on a 3 month share price return, even though...

Hughes, which has lost more than 21% of its broadband subscribers in the past year, plans to refocus on enterprise, government, and defense customers

The benchmark US stock measures were pointing higher before the opening bell Monday as President Don

EchoStar (ECHO) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +165.52% and +0.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Hughes Network Systems, owned by Charlie Ergen’s EchoStar, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday.

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A massive loss of satellite internet subscribers over the last six years has caught up with EchoStar's Hughes Network Systems, forcing the company to restructure its huge debt obligations, which could lead the company to file for a bankruptcy reorganization in the days ahead. Satellite internet ...

The deal adds roughly 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum covering nearly every U.S. market to AT&T's holdings

The deal broadens AT&T’s national spectrum holdings and expands its presence across over 400 US markets.

July 28 (Reuters) - AT&T on Tuesday said it completed its $23 billion acquisition of some wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar under a deal announced in August 2025.

Tech stocks were lower late Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR E

Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.

Crown Castle’s fair value estimate has been revised from US$99.07 to US$96.12 per share, signaling a slightly more cautious view on the stock’s price potential in current models. This adjustment aligns with mixed analyst commentary, where optimism around tower fundamentals and cost cuts is balanced against concerns about EchoStar and DISH related rent loss, slower carrier leasing, and higher funding costs. As you read on, you will see how these moving pieces shape the evolving analyst...

Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.

AT&T (NYSE:T) reported faster growth in service revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share in the second quarter of 2026, with executives pointing to gains in fiber, fixed wireless and postpaid phone subscribers as the main drivers of the quarter’s performance. Chairman and CEO John S

EchoStar is set to report Q2 earnings later this month, with analysts expecting a significantly narrower loss.

EchoStar stock has delivered a very large 3-year gain, yet the valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to meaningful upside while market-based multiples paint the shares as expensive. EchoStar has returned about 380.7% over the past 3 years, which puts extra attention on whether the current price still leaves room for a reasonable margin of safety. Recent analyst focus on the value of EchoStar's SpaceX stake and spectrum assets can...

Leadership shake up puts EchoStar stock under closer scrutiny EchoStar (ECHO) is back in focus after Chief Executive Officer Hamid Akhavan resigned effective immediately, prompting a reshuffle of executive roles and a reconsideration of the company’s strategic direction. See our latest analysis for EchoStar. EchoStar’s recent leadership changes come after a sharp pullback in the stock, with the 30 day share price return down 17.64% and the 90 day return down 30.94%. However, the 1 year total...

On July 6, 2026, EchoStar announced that Hamid Akhavan resigned immediately from all his roles following discussions about a change in strategic direction, with EchoStar Capital folded into Corporate Development under long-time executive Thomas A. Cullen and Charles W. Ergen assuming Principal Executive Officer responsibilities for Hughes. This abrupt leadership reshuffle comes as EchoStar faces revenue declines, weak returns on invested capital, high debt, and EBITDA losses, amplifying...

EchoStar (NasdaqGS:ECHO) announced the immediate resignation of CEO Hamid Akhavan. Executive responsibilities are being realigned following his departure. EchoStar Capital is being integrated into the company’s Corporate Development function. The leadership changes mark a major shift in how the company is organized and overseen. EchoStar operates in satellite communications and related services, a space where capital allocation and long project cycles can make leadership changes especially...

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EchoStar’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 21.7% of its value and falling to $96.48 per share. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.