Transaction boosts AT&T’s 5G capacity nationwide, giving customers across the U.S. a stronger, faster connection
Key Takeaways:
- Acquisition adds approximately 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum to AT&T’s holdings – covering virtually every market across the U.S., strengthening AT&T’s position in advanced connectivity across 5G and fiber.
- AT&T reiterates the financial outlook and capital allocation plan provided in its second-quarter 2026 earnings release.
DALLAS, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AT&T (NYSE:T) has closed its previously announced transaction to acquire certain wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar (NASDAQ: ECHO) for approximately $23 billion. The acquired spectrum covers virtually every market across the U.S., adding approximately 30 MHz of nationwide 3.45 GHz mid-band spectrum and approximately 20 MHz of nationwide 600 MHz low-band spectrum to AT&T’s portfolio.
The added spectrum enables AT&T to boost its 5G capacity and download speeds while helping the Company deliver an AI-ready connected experience as it engineers the spectrum to enhance the superior uplink capabilities of its wireless network.
AT&T reiterates the financial outlook and capital allocation plan provided with its second-quarter 2026 earnings release.
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