White & Case Advised EchoStar On Spectrum License Sale Transactions With AT&T And SpaceX

White & Case advised EchoStar on spectrum license sale transactions with AT&T and SpaceX

The Global Law Firm, White & Case advised EchoStar Corporation on two landmark transactions in the telecommunications sector.

In August, the firm advised EchoStar on its agreement to sell its 3.45 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses to AT&T for approximately USD 23 billion, enhancing connectivity across the United States. Shortly after, the firm advised EchoStar on its agreement to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately USD 17 billion plus USD 2 billion of debt service, enabling Boost Mobile subscribers to access Starlink Direct to Cell services.

Commenting on the transactions, Michael Deyong, M&A Partner, who co-led both deals, said:

“We are honored to continue our long-standing support of EchoStar through these consecutive transactions, which represent major advancements in connectivity and spectrum management. This groundbreaking achievement once again demonstrates our capacity to deliver complex, high-value transactions for our clients.”

The White & Case team on both transactions was co-led by Michael Deyong (Partner), with support from colleagues across the firm.

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