DIRECTV and EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) have entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business DISH DBS (“DISH”), including DISH TV and Sling TV, through […]
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Forrester’s Digest: FCC to vote on extra satellite spectrum
The Federal Communications Commissioners (FCC) are due to meet and vote on September 26th to potentially free up extra bandwidth for satellite communications. FCC chair Jessice Rosenworcel has written saying […]
DISH TV + Hughes debut 1st bundled service offering to enhance connectivity
DISH Network and Hughes Network Systems, both EchoStar companies (Nasdaq: SATS), have introduced a new bundled service offering that brings the power of DISH satellite TV together with Hughesnet® satellite internet […]
Forrester’s Digest: EchoStar “…bankruptcy the most likely outcome.”
EchoStar, the Charlie Ergen-owned pay-TV and satellite operator, is struggling. CEO Hamid Akhavan told analysts in the company’s post-results call with analysts that the company has $1.98 billion of debt […]
Forrester’s Digest: Boeing to boost satellite manufacturing plus Dish + DirecTV latest
Boeing’s El Segundo, California, satellite factory has been turning out satellites since 1955 when it was purchased by Howard Hughes and his Aerospace Group. It had previously turned out cars, […]