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VTel Challenges FCC OK of New EchoStar 5G Network Deadlines

EchoStar "apparently cut a deal" with the FCC's Wireless Bureau for more time to complete Dish Network's 5G terrestrial network, yet the bureau lacked legal authority to grant that extension, VTel Wireless said this week in a docket 22-212 recon…

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petition. VTel is seeking reconsideration of the bureau's September grant of extended milestone deadlines for the 5G network buildout (see 2409200049). EchoStar hasn't shown specific facts and circumstances that warrant a waiver, VTel argued.