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flag Verizon negotiates to buy EchoStar’s $9.8B spectrum to expand 5G, but no deal is done yet.

flag Verizon is in talks to acquire EchoStar’s AWS-3 spectrum licenses, valued at $9.8 billion, to boost its 5G network capacity. flag The potential deal reflects growing industry demand for high-quality spectrum as telecom providers expand 5G infrastructure. flag EchoStar is selling parts of its wireless portfolio to meet FCC buildout requirements and reduce debt, with $24.1 billion in projected cash from spectrum sales. flag A portion of the spectrum may also be auctioned by the federal government in 2026. flag The negotiations are ongoing, and no agreement has been finalized.

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