The name mashups can be confusing.
DIRECTV is buying EchoStar DBS
EchoStar DBS is the "front end" business that sells internet and satellite streaming to the end user.
EchoStar Corporation has the frequency licences and owns or leases the satellites (among other businesses).
The KU spectrum is coveted with SpaceX and others trying to crowd into the assigned DBS frequencies for satellite to customer streaming with EchoStar screaming " Interference, Interference, We have priority rights".
There are a number of other "EchoStar" subsidiaries - an accountant's delight.
DIRECTV is buying EchoStar DBS
EchoStar DBS is the "front end" business that sells internet and satellite streaming to the end user.
EchoStar Corporation has the frequency licences and owns or leases the satellites (among other businesses).
The KU spectrum is coveted with SpaceX and others trying to crowd into the assigned DBS frequencies for satellite to customer streaming with EchoStar screaming " Interference, Interference, We have priority rights".
There are a number of other "EchoStar" subsidiaries - an accountant's delight.
