Tag: Dish
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The FCC Ends Its Investigation Into DISH
In a significant development for the telecommunications industry, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has officially ended its investigation into EchoStar Corporation, the parent company of DISH Network, regarding its compliance with federal obligations to provide 5G service across the United States. The decision, announced on September 8, 2025, marks the resolution of an inquiry that…
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DISH Sells Some of Its Wireless Phone Spectrum To SpaceX For $17 Billion Ending Its Plans To Become a Major Wireless Provider
EchoStar Corporation has announced a finalized a definitive agreement to sell its AWS-4 and H-block spectrum licenses to SpaceX for approximately $17 billion. The deal includes up to $8.5 billion in cash and up to $8.5 billion in SpaceX stock, valued at the time the agreement was signed. As part of the transaction, SpaceX will…
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DISH Told to End Claims of Cheaper Prices in a BBB Challenge
The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs, has recommended that DISH stop making claims that customers will save $30 per month when switching to DISH from DIRECTV. The challenge was made by DIRECTV. According to the press release about the challenge and subsequent recommendation, the NAD took issue with several claims about $30…
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DISH Lays Off 500 Employees After Selling 5G Spectrum to AT&T
EchoStar’s abrupt decision to shut down its wireless network operations and sell its spectrum to AT&T for $23 billion, resulting in the immediate termination of approximately 500 employees, primarily from its U.S. wireless network deployment and engineering groups according to Fierce Network. The layoffs, announced on August 28, 2025, follow the company’s revelation that it…
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A DIRECTV And DISH Merger Could Be Back On As Dish’s Spectrum Sale to AT&T Changes Everything
Last week a $23 billion deal between AT&T and DISH’s parent company EchoStar Corporation agreed to sell off valuable wireless spectrum licenses has reignited speculation about a long-dormant merger between satellite TV giants DirecTV and DISH Network. The transaction, announced earlier this week, marks a pivotal retreat for EchoStar—controlled by billionaire founder Charlie Ergen—from its…
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Disney Sues Sling TV Over Its New TV Packages
The Walt Disney Co. has filed a lawsuit against Dish Network’s digital subsidiary, Sling TV, alleging that the streaming service included Disney’s networks in new short-term subscription packages without permission. The suit, filed Tuesday evening in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Sling of breaching its licensing agreement by…
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Upset After DISH Network Price Hike? Try These Other Live TV Options
Looking for an affordable way to watch live TV after DISH Network announced a $5 per month price hike next month? Before the price increase takes effect on September 11, DISH customers have several other options to reduce costs and keep the live programming they love. If you’re weighing your options, beyond buying an antenna,…
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AT&T’s $23 Billion Lifeline Rescues DISH from Possible Bankruptcy
In a dramatic turn of events that has reverberated through the telecommunications industry, AT&T has stepped in to acquire a substantial portion of DISH Network’s valuable spectrum assets for $23 billion, effectively pulling the beleaguered company back from the brink of bankruptcy. This deal, announced on August 26, 2025, comes at a critical juncture for…
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DISH is Selling Spectrum to AT&T
Today EchoStar, the parent company of DISH Network, has agreed to sell a substantial portion of its wireless spectrum licenses to AT&T in a deal valued at approximately $23 billion. Announced on the same day, this all-cash transaction, subject to adjustments, marks a strategic pivot for both companies as they navigate the evolving demands of…
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DISH Network Announces Another Price Hike Effective September 2025
DISH Network, a leading satellite television provider, has announced a $5 per month price increase for select core programming packages, fees, and surcharges, effective September 11, 2025. The adjustment will affect a range of English core packages, including the Welcome Pack, Smart Pack, Flex Pack, DISH America, America’s Top 120, America’s Top 120+, America’s Top…