EchoStar Announces Spectrum Sale and Commercial Agreement with SpaceX

There will always be people that will never leave no matter what. The question is will it be enough to be profitable? These companies are not in the business to break even.
the more that leave the higher it goes up!!! then you have the ones that think it might be a niche thing. agree to disagree on that. at what cost are they willing to pay for t.v. 🤔?? will they be willing to re mortgage the house every month and give up there right arm and left leg and there both testicles every month just to watch the weirdo window 🤔 . doubt it!!!
 
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the more that leave the higher it goes up!!! then you have the ones that think it might be a niche thing. agree to disagree on that. at what cost are they willing to pay for t.v. 🤔?? will they be willing to re mortgage the house every month and give up there right arm and left leg and there both testicles every month just to watch the weirdo window 🤔 . doubt it!!!
I can see the DISH commercial now.....

I gave my left nut to watch DISH ! And you will too, if you subscribe to DISH. :biggrin
 
So with $24 billion after all debt repayment, then Charlie could buy out right Directv and end up owning both satellite companies. IF he intends to stay in the video business. I heard on Cord Cutter news site that Echostar will announce it's future plans this week. So we might hear some news by weeks end?
As a minimum, Dish could buy the Directv's DBS transponders at 119W and/or 110W. I am not sure if Directv is using these transponders.
 
As a minimum, Dish could buy the Directv's DBS transponders at 119W and/or 110W. I am not sure if Directv is using these transponders.
They are hoarding the frequencies. The satellite is in an inclined orbit, and FCC refused to renew a normal long term license. If I remember correctly, FCC gave them a few year (short term} renewal so either they need to start productive use or sell the slot in the next couple of years.
 
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