MCI takes direct broadcast spectrum slot with $682.5 million bid

Bidding for the right to use the last remaining Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) spectrum covering the U.S. ended yesterday with a winning bid of $682.5 million from MCI, after rival EchoStar folded in round 19 with a bid of $650 million. MCI bid the minimum set by the Federal communications...

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