And, as part of the deal Boost gets access to the SpaceX cell service for unserved areas when it rolls out. Not talking about the texting deals - actual voice service.
I think this article does a great
Job of explaining what happened and what is likely to happen.
https://www.lightreading.com/satellite/how-the-echostar-spacex-deal-reshapes-the-u-s-wireless-and-satellite-landscape
We are down to zero national networks and it it working out nicely
If we get hungry for some national news, we pick either a local or national news streaming on a Firestick for free.
They are surprisingly good
I would think Amazon would want to buy the whole thing.
Fits their video marketing, their space network, and a wireless network to go up against Google
The second quarter report is gruesome but well worth taking the time to review.
Unlike many companies, EchoStar has always provided a full and lucid report of their status (nothing skipped or hidden).
SEC Edgar Link...
EchoStar 15 is on station at the nominal 119W slot.
I would guess some channel or programming changes will start showing up in the next week or two (assuming it was moved there to replace degraded coverage)..