EchoStar Announces $1 Billion Debt Offering

[SatelliteGuys Reporter]

The proceeds of the offering are intended to be used for general corporate purposes. This notice does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities. Any offers of the securities will be made only by means of a private offering circular. The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 as amended or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.

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