FCC’s Carr Says Agency Must Act ‘Soon’ on EchoStar Probe

Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said the agency needs to move “soon” in its investigation into EchoStar Corp. “All options are still on the table at the FCC,” Carr said at a press conference after the agency’s monthly meeting.

• FCC is probing whether EchoStar is meeting its obligations for wireless and satellite spectrum rights
• EchoStar has skipped bond payments while the investigation is ongoing
• EchoStar Chairman Charlie Ergen asked creditors of EchoStar and Dish for reprieve on company’s debt days before a grace period on unpaid interests is set to expire at the end of this month
• FCC Commissioner ...