Echostar Corp is a global provider of satellite communication solutions, specializing in the development and operation of satellite systems and data networks that enable the distribution of video, broadband internet, and a range of other telecommunications services. The company designs and manufactures satellite-related technologies, including communication satellites and ground equipment, and offers comprehensive service solutions to both consumer and commercial markets. In addition to its satellite offerings, Echostar also engages in the provision of managed network services, supporting a variety of applications and industries that require reliable and high-capacity communication infrastructure. With a focus on innovation and connectivity, Echostar plays a significant role in advancing satellite technology and expanding access to critical communication services.
Wind River® will now provide core-to-edge cloud infrastructure for the Boost Mobile network. As the largest Open RAN (O-RAN) deployment in the world, providing 5G voice to more than 200 million Americans, Boost Mobile’s transition to Wind River Studio Operator will mark the telecom industry’s largest containers-as-a-service (CaaS) vendor changeover on an Open RAN network.
DirecTV and Dish Network are in advanced talks to merge, potentially creating the largest U.S. pay-TV provider with 20 million subscribers, as both companies face increasing competition from streaming services.
After a blistering Thursday that saw the S&P 500 close with its best session in nearly two years — up 2.3% — Wall Street’s price action turned sluggish on a Friday lacking market-moving economic events.
