FCC's Spectrum Sell Off: A Billion Dollar Bet on Big Telcos The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved deals worth $40 billion between EchoStar and two of the largest players in the industry: AT&T and Starlink.
These sales have been shrouded in controversy from the start, with many questioning how a small carrier like EchoStar ended up on the block.
At stake is not just the money – although $40 billion is certainly eye watering – but also the implications for the future of wireless communications in this country.