Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2025-08-26
AT&T Acquires Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar for $23 Billion
On August 25, 2025, AT&T Inc. announced the acquisition of spectrum licenses from EchoStar Corporation for approximately $23 billion. The acquisition includes 30 MHz of 3.45 GHz mid-band spectrum and 20 MHz of 600 MHz low-band spectrum, expected to close in mid-2026. This strategic move aims to enhance AT&T's 5G and fiber internet capabilities, expand service coverage, and drive long-term growth. AT&T plans to finance the transaction with cash on hand and incremental borrowings, maintaining its financial guidance and capital return plans.
- Filer
- AT&T Inc. T · NYSE
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- 0001193125-25-188074
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- 0000732717
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- High impactCommunication Services
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- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
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Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
Regulation FD Disclosure
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About AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc. is a leading telecommunications conglomerate that provides a wide array of communication services. Its primary function is to offer wired and wireless voice and data telecommunications services to consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies. AT&T operates prominent brands such as AT&T Mobility, offering wireless voice and data services, and provides broadband subscription television services through its subsidiary, DirecTV. The company plays a significant role in pioneering broadband networks and building advanced mobile and 5G infrastructures, impacting various sectors such as media, entertainment, and technology. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, AT&T also holds a strategic position in content distribution following its acquisition of Time Warner, diversifying with ventures into media production and streaming services. AT&T continues to be a driving force in shaping global communications and media landscapes by maintaining robust connectivity solutions and content delivery mechanisms.
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