Lead item · 2 October 2026

EXISTENTIAL2 GHz MSS spectrum allocation Satellite consolidation wave

EchoStar's Dish DBS Exits Bankruptcy, Sheds $4.35bn Debt

A deleveraged EchoStar emerges as a stronger-capitalized rival to SES and Elveo for the EU's 2 GHz spectrum.

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