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EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) regularly issues news and updates covering its activities across wireless, pay television, and broadband and satellite services. Company press releases highlight developments involving its key brands, including Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Sling TV, Hughes, HughesNet, HughesON and JUPITER, as well as corporate announcements about spectrum transactions, capital allocation and financing.
Recent EchoStar news includes detailed promotions and device offers from Boost Mobile, which EchoStar identifies as a brand under the corporation and a major component of its Wireless segment. These announcements describe new 5G device additions, limited-time service offers, and pricing structures for unlimited plans, reflecting how EchoStar presents the evolution of its wireless business.
EchoStar news also features updates from Sling TV, part of the company’s Pay-TV segment, such as the introduction and refinement of short-term pass subscriptions designed to provide flexible access to live TV. In the Broadband & Satellite Services segment, releases from Hughes Network Systems, an EchoStar company, describe new managed SD-WAN recognitions, product introductions like transportable Low Earth Orbit terminals in ruggedized cases, and broader connectivity initiatives.
In addition, EchoStar issues corporate-level news on topics such as quarterly financial results, the formation of EchoStar Capital as a new investment division, and spectrum-related agreements with partners like SpaceX and AT&T. Investors and observers can use the SATS news feed to follow how EchoStar communicates changes in its segment performance, product offerings, and strategic transactions across its global portfolio of connectivity and entertainment brands.
Boost Mobile, the newest nationwide wireless carrier, has launched its state-of-the-art 5G network with new branding and simplified pricing. The company is offering unlimited plans starting at $25 a month, with the best pricing on any line. Boost Mobile now provides both prepaid and postpaid services under one brand, simplifying the customer experience.
Key features include:
- A new 30-day money-back guarantee for new customers
- Coverage to 99% of the country
- Four new wireless online plans with transparent pricing
- Add-on services like international coverage and Boost Protect
- A new visual identity and logo
Boost Mobile aims to shake up the wireless industry by offering more flexibility, better value, and a simplified digital purchasing experience at BoostMobile.com.
EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS) has launched the Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID), a state-of-the-art testing and evaluation lab for Open RAN (O-RAN) solutions. The facility, located at EchoStar's Cheyenne, Wyoming data center, is supported by a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's NTIA Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.
ORCID offers vendors the opportunity to test and validate O-RAN solutions using EchoStar's live commercial-grade cloud-native Open RAN network. The center features a real field test setup, helping drive the O-RAN ecosystem from lab to commercial deployment. EchoStar manages the ORCID consortium, which includes partners like Fujitsu, Mavenir, and VMware by Broadcom.
Vendors interested in participating in ORCID can now submit applications through the ORCID web portal at orcid.us/.
Hughes, an EchoStar Company (Nasdaq: SATS), has been awarded the 2023 Cradlepoint Acceleration Partner of the Year Award for its innovative wireless-first approach to connectivity. The award was presented at Cradlepoint's 2024 Global Partner Summit and highlights Hughes' achievements, including the introduction of its Managed Wireless service. This service offers rapid deployment, flexibility, reliability, and a comprehensive turnkey solution for enterprises.
Hughes' recognition underscores its strong relationships with leading technology providers and its ability to deliver secure, reliable wireless connectivity solutions. Cradlepoint acknowledged Hughes' exceptional year-over-year growth and commitment to positioning and selling their wireless and security solutions, which include 5G technologies. The partnership between Hughes and Cradlepoint aims to drive digital transformation for enterprises by enabling agile, secure, and reliable network infrastructures.
Boost Mobile Network has launched the world’s first nationwide commercial simultaneous 5G four-carrier aggregation (4CC) downlink and two-carrier aggregation (2CC) uplink. This development enhances speeds for customers with compatible devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 family. The network achieved speeds up to 1 Gbps in tests. Carrier aggregation allows Boost to combine more spectrum channels, resulting in greater performance and capacity. The company continues to push technological boundaries, boasting the largest deployment of 5G Voice (VoNR) to over 200 million Americans and 5G broadband service to more than 240 million Americans.
EchoStar Mobile, an EchoStar company (Nasdaq: SATS), has announced a partnership with Swisscom, Switzerland's leading ICT firm, to expand Swisscom's LoRaWAN IoT footprint across Europe. Leveraging satellite connectivity, EchoStar Mobile will support direct sensor-to-satellite operations, while Actility will facilitate seamless network integration between terrestrial and satellite networks through its ThingPark Exchange roaming hub. This collaboration enables Swisscom to offer borderless IoT connectivity, enhancing services for smart metering, environmental monitoring, agriculture, and more. EchoStar Mobile will provide multi-year IoT satellite connectivity services to Swisscom, promising expansive and reliable coverage.
On June 13, 2024, Hughes Network Systems (NASDAQ: SATS) announced that Luna Space Telecommunications under Skyband Holding has purchased a JUPITER System Gateway and 1,200 Hughes JUPITER Terminals. This deal aims to upgrade Skyband's VSAT network, enabling higher speeds, broader coverage, and new mobility services across Saudi Arabia. The upgrade will allow Skyband to penetrate new markets, including government, finance, and oil and gas sectors, and introduce features like SD-WAN. This move is expected to enhance productivity and digital transformation in corporate and government sectors.
Boost Mobile has launched the Celero5G™ SC, a new addition to its exclusive Celero device lineup, offering advanced features at the affordable price of $109.99. The device boasts a 6.6" HD+ display, 50MP dual main cameras, a 5MP front camera, and a long-lasting 5000mAh battery. It supports Boost's 5G network, providing fast download speeds and enhanced call clarity. The Celero5G™ SC is powered by a 2.2GHz octa-core processor, ensuring smooth performance for various tasks. New customers can get the device for free by porting their number, or purchase it for $9.99 on Boost Mobile.com.
Hughes Europe, a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar (Nasdaq: SATS), has announced its strategic expansion into the Military, Defence, and Government sectors across Europe.
This initiative will address the rising demand for high-speed connectivity and security needs in Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) applications.
Led by Troy Truman, the new business unit will offer high-end communication solutions, including Fully Managed Multi-Orbit Network solution software and SDR waveform agnostic ISR terminals.
In collaboration with Telespazio, the companies will leverage the Eutelsat Konnect VHTS satellite built on Hughes JUPITER System series 3, to provide high-speed services across Europe.
The partnership aims to enhance military Command, Control, and Communications, and meet government data needs.
AJet has chosen Turkish Cabin Interiors (TCI) in collaboration with Turksat and Hughes for an advanced In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) solution. Hughes, an EchoStar Company (NASDAQ: SATS), will provide the equipment and connectivity management, while Turksat will supply satellite connectivity. This partnership will enhance Wi-Fi services across AJet's fleet of over 120 aircraft. TCI will leverage its aviation engineering expertise to integrate Hughes' innovative solutions. This collaboration aims to provide AJet passengers with a reliable and high-quality IFC experience. Previously, Hughes was selected by Delta Air Lines in November 2023 to provide Wi-Fi services for more than 400 aircraft in North America.
Hughes Network Systems has unveiled a revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) for In-Flight Entertainment & Connectivity (IFEC) at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg on May 28, 2024. This new technology promises enterprise-grade, low latency, high-speed connectivity for commercial aviation, significantly enhancing the passenger experience.
The compact, lightweight, and energy-efficient ESA is optimized for the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO system and is built at Hughes' facility in Germantown, Maryland. The first units will be shipped in Q4 2024. The ESA leverages core technology from business aviation and enterprise connectivity for a seamless internet experience in the skies. Hughes aims to set new standards in in-flight connectivity with this launch.