Product Launch - Boost Mobile introduces Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Galaxy A16 5G to its 2025 device lineup, offering affordable cutting-edge Samsung devices on its nationwide 5G network [1] - The Samsung Galaxy A15 5G features a 6.5" FHD+ Super AMOLED Display, long-lasting battery, and is priced at $169.99 [1] - The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G offers a larger 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED Display, enhanced durability, and is priced at $199.99 [2] Pricing and Promotions - New customers porting their number to Boost Mobile can get the Galaxy A15 5G for free with Boost's Unlimited+ and Unlimited Premium plans [1] - Both devices can be paired with any Boost Mobile unlimited data plan starting as low as $25 per month [3] Network and Coverage - Boost Mobile's nationwide 5G network provides reliable coverage with access to more towers than any other carrier [3] - The company's cloud-native O-RAN 5G network delivers lightning-fast speeds and reliability [5] Company Overview - Boost Mobile offers simple, flexible, and transparent wireless plans starting at $25/month for unlimited 5G [5] - The company provides no annual service contracts and allows customers to upgrade devices anytime without a trade-in [5] - Boost Mobile is a brand under EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) and is the newest nationwide mobile carrier in the U.S. [5][6]

Employees named number one risk to network security, Hughes and Cybersecurity Insiders found GERMANTOWN, Md., Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), today released the 2025 State of Secure Network Access Report, exploring how businesses are adapting cybersecurity strategies to combat emerging cyber threats and ensure ubiquitous connectivity in a hybrid world. Critically, employees were highlighted as the No. 1 user group posing the greatest threat to n ...

Disney and Fubo Agreement - Disney entered a definitive agreement with Fubo, acquiring 70% of Fubo and combining it with Disney's Hulu + Live TV [1] - The agreement cleared the path for the roll-out of Venu Sports, a joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery [1][2] - As part of the agreement, Fubo received a cash payment of $220 million and a loan of $145 million from the Venu owners [2] Venu Sports Launch Details - Venu Sports is set to cost subscribers $42.99 per month and will offer sports content from 14 different networks, along with documentaries [3] - The launch was originally scheduled before the 2024 NFL season but was halted due to a preliminary injunction citing antitrust concerns [3] - The injunction was later dropped, potentially allowing a launch as early as March [4] Legal and Antitrust Concerns - DirecTV and Echostar have requested the U.S. District Court to maintain the injunction, citing antitrust concerns [4] - Both companies argue that Venu Sports is anti-competitive, as it allows channels with sports-only content, which other companies are prohibited from offering [5] - The U.S. District Court and the DOJ previously agreed that Venu Sports violated competitive laws, leading to the preliminary injunction [5] Industry Impact - DirecTV and Echostar claim that the settlement between Disney, Fox, Warner Bros Discovery, and Fubo does not resolve the underlying antitrust violations [6] - They argue that the settlement allows Venu Sports to launch without addressing the competitive issues, potentially harming consumers and distributors [7] - The removal of the injunction could lead to increased programming fees for competing distributors like DISH and Sling, further stifling competition [8] Potential Delays - Despite the agreement, the planned roll-out of Venu Sports may continue to face delays due to ongoing legal challenges from DirecTV and Echostar [9]

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Satellite TV giant DirecTV called off its deal with Charlie Ergen’s EchoStar to acquire rival Dish TV and other assets. The deal would have created one of the largest pay TV distributors in the country with a combined 20 million subscribers. As part of the deal, DirecTV was set to pay EchoStar $1 for the pay TV buisness called Dish DBS, which included Dish and Sling, as well as the assumption of about $9.75 billion of Dish’s debt.In addition, Dish bondholders had to agree to exchange their debt for new debt ...

DirecTV has terminated its deal with EchoStar to acquire Dish DBS following bondholders’ opposition to the debt-exchange proposal. The merger would have created the largest U.S. pay-TV provider, with DirecTV assuming EchoStar’s debt. “While we believed a combination of DirecTV and DISH would have benefitted all stakeholders, we have terminated the transaction because the proposed Exchange Terms were necessary to protect DirecTV’s balance sheet and our operational flexibility,” said DirecTV CEO Bill Morrow ...

$6.5M Contract Will Support Open RAN with a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Experimentation for U.S. Department of DefenseDENVER, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation, (Nasdaq: SATS) today shared that its subsidiary Hughes Network Systems, LLC, was awarded a $6.5 million contract to deploy a 5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) prototype at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas. The network will feature a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), which will allow the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to test RI ...

Partnership builds on decade-long relationship with 4-H to inspire young people's interest in STEM through engaging, high quality educational content GERMANTOWN, Md., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), today announced a partnership with National 4-H to provide local 4-H, Boys & Girls Clubs, Inc, and YMCA locations based in rural and underserved communities throughout America with STEM Challenge kits. These STEM Challenge kits include innovative han ...

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EchoStar Corporation (SATS) reported a third-quarter 2024 non-GAAP loss of 52 cents per share compared with a loss of 51 cents in the prior-year quarter. The bottom line was wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 28 cents by 85.7%.Stay up-to-date with all quarterly releases: See Zacks Earnings Calendar.Revenues in the quarter totaled $3.9 billion, down 5% year over year. The top line missed the consensus mark by 1.5%. Net subscriber losses in Pay-TV and Broadband and satellite services led to ...