Regulator’s letter warns of new scrutiny on Ergen’s EchoStar, eyes opening satellite spectrum to rivals including SpaceX.

Reports from the US say that Charlie Ergen-backed EchoStar is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has told EchoStar that it plans to investigate EchoStar's use of 5G spectrum as ...

The moves by the FCC to reconsider EchoStar’s 5G and satellite spectrum came after the Wall Street Journal reported that FCC ...

EchoStar has vaulting ambitions to expand its network, but according to the newspaper's reporting, the project has ...

The Federal Communications Commission would launch a probe into EchoStar's compliance with government requirements for 5G networks and has questioned telecom mogul Charlie Ergen's company's use of ...

EchoStar and its affiliates "hold a large number of FCC spectrum licenses that cover a significant amount of spectrum," the letter said. Ergen defended his company's wireless deployment but ...

But FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, in a letter to EchoStar chairman Charlie Ergen, said the FCC will seek comments on a petition to reconsider that decision. SpaceX, the satellite company founded by ...

Telecom mogul Charlie Ergen’s war chest is at risk after a U.S. regulator questioned his company’s use of cellular and satellite spectrum licenses—including a chunk of airwaves long sought ...

The letter has prompted EchoStar chairman Charlie Ergen to hit back, defending the company's position. "We have worked collaboratively with FCC leaders," said Ergen. "We are proud to have invested ...