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Boost Mobile, owned by EchoStar Corporation (SATS), has achieved top rankings in 5G reliability and coverage across 15 major U.S. cities, according to an independent report by Opensignal. The company leads in key markets including New York City, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, and Atlanta, demonstrating superior performance in network stability, task completion, and coverage breadth.

The achievement validates Boost Mobile's investment in its standalone 5G Open RAN network. The company offers these industry-leading 5G services through its competitive Unlimited $25 monthly plan with no annual contracts, positioning itself as a provider of both premium connectivity and affordability.

DISH Media, an EchoStar Corporation subsidiary, has launched AdvantEdge™, a unified advertising solution that transforms how brands target audiences across linear and connected TV platforms. The platform leverages verified first-party data and introduces real-time buying capabilities through DISH Connected™.

Key features include an expanded customer graph increasing DISH Media's deterministic footprint by 70%, privacy-first data flexibility supporting major identity solutions, and a new Order Management System developed with Decentrix's BIAnalytix™ Planner. Recent campaign analyses showed significant performance improvements: +34% lift in pharma brand scripts, +26% lift in auto sales, and +17% boost in travel bookings.

EchoStar (NASDAQ: SATS) reported Q1 2025 financial results with total revenue of $3.87 billion. The Wireless segment showed strong performance with 150K net subscriber additions and improved churn by 7.2% year-over-year, completing 24,000 5G sites ahead of schedule. Pay-TV achieved its lowest DISH TV churn in over a decade at 1.36% and grew ARPU by 3%. The Broadband & Satellite Services segment expanded its enterprise backlog by 5% year-over-year to $1.6 billion. However, the company reported a net loss of $202.7 million, wider than the $107.4 million loss in Q1 2024. Segment revenues were: Pay-TV ($2.54B), Wireless ($973M), and Broadband & Satellite Services ($371M).

Boost Mobile has added the new Motorola moto g to its 2025 Android lineup, offering it FREE for new customers who switch and keep their number with the Unlimited+ plan, or for $9.99 for existing customers upgrading to Unlimited+. The device features a 6.7" display with 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP Quad Pixel camera, and 16MP front camera.

Key specifications include a 5000mAh battery with TurboPower charging, up to 12GB of RAM using RAM Boost, and 5G capabilities. The phone is available now at BoostMobile.com and retail stores, supported by Boost Mobile's 99% nationwide coverage.

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 financial results conference call for Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. The earnings call will be accessible via phone using the dial-in numbers (877) 484-6065 (U.S.) and (201) 689-8846 with Conference ID 13753677. Participants are advised to dial in at least 10 minutes before the call.

A live webcast will be available on EchoStar's Investor Relations website, with a replay accessible for 48 hours after the call. The company will release its financial results prior to the call. EchoStar is a leading provider of technology and networking services, operating under brands including Boost Mobile, Sling TV, DISH TV, Hughes, HughesNet, and JUPITER.

Boost Mobile has announced the addition of the TCL 50 XL NXTPAPER 5G to its device lineup. New customers can get the device for free when porting their number and signing up for the Unlimited Premium plan, while existing customers can purchase it for $9.99.

The device features a 6.78" FHD+ display with NXTPAPER technology, offering a glare-free and blue-light filtering experience. Key specifications include:

• 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate
• Triple camera system with 50MP main lens, 2MP depth lens, and 5MP ultra-wide-angle lens
• 32MP front camera
• MediaTek Octa-core 5G chipset
• Dual speakers with DTS 3D Boom Sound

The phone is now available through BoostMobile.com and retail stores, supported by Boost's network offering 99% nationwide coverage.

Boost Mobile has announced the addition of iPad and Apple Watch to its device lineup, marking its first expansion into tablets and smartwatches. The company is introducing new plans: a Tablet Plan for $20/month and a Smartwatch Plan for $10/month.

-time promotions include $100 off a new Apple Watch or iPad for existing customers with 36-month financing agreements. The available devices include the latest iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad mini, and iPad models featuring M4, M3, A16, and A17 Pro chips respectively. The Apple Watch lineup includes Series 10, SE (2nd Gen), and Ultra 2 models.

The expansion leverages Boost Mobile's nationwide coverage, claiming 99% coverage and access to more towers than other carriers, offering customers enhanced connectivity options across their device ecosystem.

Hughes Network Systems (SATS) has announced the global commercial launch of the HL1100W single panel electronically steerable antenna (ESA), approved for operation on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite network. The new antenna is designed as a lightweight, cost-effective solution delivering low-latency, high-speed connectivity.

The HL1100W, manufactured at Hughes' Germantown facility, features a compact form factor and versatile mounting options for various structures including buildings, trailers, cabinets, and onshore oil rigs. The product is immediately available for order and follows the successful launch of the HL1120W model.

As a strategic Eutelsat OneWeb distribution partner, Hughes offers the antenna as part of its Managed LEO service, which can be deployed as a managed broadband service, multi-orbit mobility solution, enterprise solution, or as a component of SD-WAN and military networks.

Hughes Network Systems (Nasdaq: SATS) has finalized an agreement with Airbus to become an official Managed Service Provider (MSP) within the HBCplus in-flight connectivity ecosystem. The partnership enables Hughes to offer its solutions through the Airbus catalogue, providing airlines with enhanced connectivity options.

As an end-to-end Ka-band managed service provider, Hughes will integrate its global satellite capacity across GEO satellites with plans to include Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) integration and comprehensive polar coverage. The company's offering promises airlines scalable and flexible business models with consistent, reliable connectivity, including coverage for polar routes.