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MSS Spectrum Showdown: SpaceX vs. EchoStar

By | May 24, 2025

SpaceX argues that EchoStar isn’t fully utilizing its MSS spectrum (AWS-4 band), while EchoStar insists that meeting FCC deployment requirements should be enough to retain its license. This raises a key regulatory question: Should spectrum rights be based on actual usage, or is compliance with deployment rules sufficient? To what extent do commercial factors give… Read More »