EchoStar Secures 2 GHz NGSO Rights Globally
EchoStar said Friday that it had completed the ITU's Bringing Back Into Use process for its 2 GHz spectrum rights in non-geostationary orbit, meaning all other operators in overlapping frequencies must coordinate with EchoStar. The company called it "a critical step in powering next-generation direct-to-device services."
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SpaceX Vice President of Satellite Policy David Goldman wrote Friday that his company ultimately will be using EchoStar's global S-band rights to drive its Starlink direct-to-device service. SpaceX is in the process of buying EchoStar's 2 GHz U.S. license (see 2509260056).