Hughes (Nasdaq: SATS) announced on Dec. 18, 2025 new transportable Low Earth Orbit (LEO) terminals certified for Comms-on-the-Pause (COTP) service and available in ruggedized, IP67-rated pop-up cases built by C-COM. The terminals provide plug-and-play broadband via Eutelsat’s OneWeb LEO network in single and dual panel configurations for rapid field connectivity.
Key use cases listed include emergency response, disaster preparedness, upstream oil & gas exploration, and cell-on-wheels deployments. The release emphasizes crushproof construction, steel latches, recessed wheels, and rapid setup for mission-critical communications.
Sling TV (SATS) launched a new 3-Day Pass on Dec. 10, 2025, replacing the prior Weekend Pass to give customers three continuous days of Sling Orange access that can start any day the user chooses.
The move expands the short-term lineup alongside existing 1-Day and 7-Day Pass options and aims to increase flexibility for viewers who want temporary access for sports, events, or short trips. The 3-Day Pass is available immediately for $9.99 at Sling.com.
Boost Mobile (NASDAQ:SATS) launched holiday pricing and device deals on Nov 25, 2025, including a Black Friday introductory offer of $10/month for 3 months on its Unlimited Plan when customers bring their own phone.
After the promo, service moves to a Lifetime Price Lock of $25/month for unlimited talk, text and high-speed data. Boost highlights estimated household savings of $300–$480/year versus major carriers and lists limited-time 5G device prices tied to specific plan requirements and port-in conditions.
Sling TV (NASDAQ:SATS) announced a limited-time $1 Sling Day Pass for new and returning customers available through November 30, 2025, redeemable multiple times. The Day Pass, normally $4.99, provides 24 hours of live and on-demand access to channels on Sling Orange including ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, TBS, Disney Channel, CNN and more, and allows $1 add-on Sling Extras by category.
The offer follows a federal court decision that denied Disney's request for a preliminary injunction, allowing Sling to continue offering its Day, Weekend and Week Pass subscription model. EchoStar, Sling TV's parent, is cited with a 45-year legacy of consumer-focused innovation.
EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $3.61B and nine-month revenue of $11.21B; announced formation of EchoStar Capital and leadership changes (Hamid Akhavan CEO of EchoStar Capital; Charlie Ergen CEO of EchoStar Corporation).
Q3 included two spectrum transactions: $22.65B sale to AT&T and $19B sale to SpaceX, plus an amended sale of AWS-3 spectrum for $2.6B in SpaceX stock. FCC confirmed buildout requirements satisfied. Company recognized a $16.48B one-time, non-cash impairment tied to network decommissioning. Operational data: Wireless net adds +223K, Wireless ARPU +2.6% YoY, DISH TV churn 1.33% (historic low), Sling +159K subs, Broadband backlog ~$1.5B.
EchoStar (NASDAQ:SATS) entered an amended definitive agreement to sell its nationwide unpaired AWS-3 spectrum licenses (3GPP Band 70n, 1695-1710 MHz uplink) to SpaceX for approximately $2.6 billion payable in SpaceX stock valued as of September 2025. The deal builds on a September agreement and complements EchoStar's previously disclosed AWS-4 and H-block spectrum transfers to support a next-generation Starlink Direct to Cell constellation.
Closing is subject to required regulatory approvals and other conditions; EchoStar said current operations of DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Hughes will not be impacted.
EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) will host a Q3 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM ET. The call will be broadcast live in listen-only mode on EchoStar's Investor Relations website and will include a live webcast and a replay available for 48 hours.
Dial-in access: (877) 484-6065 (U.S.) or (201) 689-8846; Conference ID: 13756616. Participants should dial in at least 10 minutes early or sign in up to 15 minutes before the call to receive an automatic phone join. EchoStar will release its Q3 2025 financial results prior to the call and post them to the Investor Relations website.
Hughes (Nasdaq: SATS) announced the acquisition of Anderson Connectivity on October 22, 2025, adding aerospace design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities based in Melbourne, Florida.
The deal brings Anderson's Melbourne facility (holding FAA Part 145 certification and on track for Part 21), product solutions, and engineering talent to Hughes, and adds founder Brian Anderson as Vice President, Aviation Technology & Innovation Officer. Hughes said the acquisition positions the company for accelerated growth in global aviation, space, and defense and commits to substantial regional investments.
DISH Business (NASDAQ:SATS) announced the launch of the Edge Server Blade (ESB) on October 21, 2025, an addition to the SMARTBOX suite that combines internet-delivered live linear TV (IP Live Linear/IPLL) with traditional satellite TV in a single enterprise-grade headend.
Key benefits include plug-and-play integration with existing SMARTBOX deployments, centralized management, scalable support for small to large venues, and distribution over a property’s current infrastructure to serve hotels, senior living, multi-unit residential buildings, and other commercial environments.
Boost Mobile (SATS) will offer the new iPad Pro with Apple M5 chip, available to pre-order Friday, October 17, 2025, with availability beginning Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Qualified new and current Boost Mobile customers with an active phone plan can add the Tablet Plan for $20/mo and receive $100 off the new iPad Pro; the promotion is exclusive to BoostMobile.com. The cellular iPad Pro features C1X modem (up to 50% faster cellular data vs M4), M5 performance gains (up to 3.5x AI vs M4 and 5.6x vs M1), Wi‑Fi 7 via N1, 11" and 13" sizes, and 12GB unified memory on 256GB/512GB models.