EchoStar Forecasts Wider Q4 Loss, Pursues SpaceX Spectrum Deal and Boost Mobile $1,000 S26 Savings
EchoStar forecasts a wider fiscal Q4 net loss accompanied by a revenue decline, as pay-TV pressures persist. The company is pursuing a spectrum deal with SpaceX and its Boost Mobile unit has launched a Samsung Galaxy S26 preorder promotion offering up to $1,000 savings on new devices.
1. Q4 Earnings Outlook
EchoStar anticipates reporting a significantly wider net loss for fiscal Q4, with total revenue projected to fall year-over-year. Challenges in its pay-TV segment and ongoing device subsidies have weighed on profitability.
2. SpaceX Spectrum Deal Talks
Negotiations are underway for acquiring wireless spectrum from SpaceX to support EchoStar’s capital-light network expansion strategy. The proposed deal could lower spectrum costs and bolster service capacity without heavy upfront investment.
3. Boost Mobile S26 Promotion
Boost Mobile, an EchoStar subsidiary, has opened preorders for the Samsung Galaxy S26 series, offering up to $1,000 in savings on the S26+ and S26 Ultra and $800 on the base model with its Infinite Access plan. The promotion aims to accelerate new customer additions and boost service revenue growth.