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Coverage dated September 7, 2025

Musk's SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar

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SpaceX partners with EchoStar in a $17 billion deal for spectrum licenses, boosting Starlink's satellite network and introducing new services for Boost Mobile users

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  1. WMUR

    Musk's SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from EchoStar (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    SpaceX partners with EchoStar in a $17 billion deal for spectrum licenses, boosting Starlink's satellite network and introducing new services for Boost Mobile users

  2. Deadline

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX Spending $17B To Acquire Wireless Spectrum From Dish Network Parent EchoStar (opens Deadline)

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    EchoStar has secured a financial lifeline from Elon Musk, whose space exploration firm SpaceX is paying $17 billion to acquire its wireless spectrum.

  3. CNET

    SpaceX Strikes Wireless Gold With EchoStar Sale. Expect Better Coverage With These Carriers (opens CNET)

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    Elon Musk's SpaceX has acquired $17 billion worth of EchoStar's wireless spectrum, dramatically boosting Starlink's satellite-to-cell coverage.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX to Buy EchoStar Spectrum for $17 Billion, Fund $2 Billion in Debt Interest Payments (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Elon Musk-owned SpaceX will buy EchoStar spectrum licenses and fund debt interest payments.

  5. Colorado Public Radio

    Musk's SpaceX spends $17 billion to acquire spectrum licenses from Colorado-based EchoStar (opens Colorado Public Radio)

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    Colorado Public Radio's feed description

    The agreement will allow EchoStar’s Boost Mobile subscribers to access SpaceX’s next generation Starlink Direct to Cell service.

  6. New York Post

    Elon Musk’s SpaceX to pay $17B to EchoStar for wireless licenses to boost Starlink network (opens New York Post)

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    Elon Musk’s SpaceX has agreed to pay $17 billion for wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar to boost its Starlink satellite network, the telecommunications firm said Monday.

  7. Forbes

    Musk’s SpaceX Buying Wireless Spectrum Licenses For $17 Billion (opens Forbes)

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    The deal will allow Boost Mobile subscribers to access direct-to-cell service from SpaceX’s Starlink.

  8. Los Angeles Times

    Musk's SpaceX buys $17 billion in wireless spectrum to boost cellular service (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Elon Musk's SpaceX announced Monday it has purchased $17 billion in wireless spectrum from financially troubled EchoStar to boost its Starlink internet service.

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