Dish Network and Boost Mobile owner EchoStar to sell wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T for $23B
AT&T said on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 it will purchase key wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar for about $23 billion, as the the U.S. telecom provider seeks to boost its network in a competitive market. "Investment in critical U.S. communications infrastructure supercharges AT&T’s converged connectivity leadership strategy and furthers goal of becoming the best connectivity provider in America Key Takeaways: $23 billion acquisition will add an average of approximately 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum to AT&T’s holdings – covering virtually every market across the U.S. and positioning AT&T to maintain long-term leadership in advanced connectivity across 5G and fiber Transaction powers improved and capital-efficient long-term growth by accelerating the Company’s ability to add converged subscribers with both 5G wireless and home internet services in more places Leading AT&T network will enable continued EchoStar participation in wireless industry th...