AT & T will spend $23 billion to acquire certain wireless spectrum licenses from EchoStar, a significant expansion of AT & T’s low- and mid-band coverage networks. AT & T said Tuesday that the licenses cover virtually every U.S. market — more than 400 total — which the company plans to deploy as soon as possible to lure more home internet subscribers and meet its growth goals. The deal also fortifies the long-term services agreement between AT & T and EchoStar, enabling the latter to operate as a hybrid mobile network operator providing wireless service under its Boost Mobile brand. AT & T will be the primary network services partner to EchoStar. Shares of EchoStar, based in Englewood, Colorado, soared 76% at the opening bell Tuesday. “This acquisition bolsters and expands our spectrum por

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