EchoStar’s 5G Exit And SpaceX Pivot Reshape Direct To Device Story

March 2, 2026

EchoStar is decommissioning its 5G network and shifting toward direct to device satellite services in partnership with SpaceX/Starlink. The company is moving to a service and investment model, reducing liabilities and pursuing vendor settlements while seeking regulatory approvals for spectrum sales. These changes follow FCC investigations and mark a move away from legacy operations that could reshape EchoStar’s role in satellite connectivity. For investors watching NasdaqGS:SATS, the scale… 

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