Core Insights - EchoStar (SATS) is reportedly in discussions to sell its AWS-3 spectrum licenses to Verizon Communications (VZ), which are valued at approximately $9.83 billion [2][5] - This potential deal would mark EchoStar's third significant multi-billion-dollar transaction for spectrum rights in recent months, following previous sales to SpaceX and AT&T [2][4] Financial Impact - The sale of spectrum rights would enhance EchoStar's financial stability and underscore the increasing importance of spectrum in the expansion of wireless networks [3] - Following the previous spectrum sales, EchoStar's shares have more than doubled, reaching an all-time high earlier this month, with a recent increase of 3% [4][5] Regulatory Context - The recent spectrum transactions were part of EchoStar's efforts to address federal regulatory investigations regarding its compliance with wireless and satellite rights [4][5] - An additional portion of EchoStar's AWS-3 allocation is set to be auctioned by the federal government later this year [5]