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Dish Network chairman calls T-Mobile the "Grinch"
Recently, Dish Network held its Q1 2021 earnings call where they talked about their plans for Boost Mobile. In the call, however, Dish chairman, Charlie Ergen, couldn't help but compare T-Mobile to the Grinch. Ergen made the comparison while talking about T-Mobile's decision to proceed with the shut down date of its CDMA network. During the call, Ergen couldn't hold his frustrations back about T-Mobile's move. He shares that T-Mobile has "become the Grinch" and that the … [read full article]
Dish Network reportedly trying to negotiate with T-Mobile for better terms on Boost Mobile purchase
It's now been more than two months since T-Mobile and Sprint completed their merger, but the whole story of that deal isn't finished quite yet. That's because Dish Network still hasn't purchased Boost Mobile from T-Mo, which was part of an agreement that helped to get the merger approval from the Department of Justice. And now we may know why that … [read full article]
Department of Justice and FCC voice support for T-Mobile and Sprint's merger in new court filing
In the midst of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger trial, both the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission have reiterated their support for the deal. Both the DOJ and FCC have filed court papers saying that the states' lawsuit to block the merger would undo consumer benefits that were gained by the government during its review of T-Mobile and Sprint's … [read full article]
Dish talks with 'very exciting' partners teased during T-Mobile-Sprint merger trial
Dish Network co-founder Charlie Ergen testified in the T-Mobile-Sprint merger trial this week, and an interesting tidbit of info came up that could play a role in the trial's outcome. During the trial, lawyers were arguing whether certain parts of Ergen's testimony should be conducted in open court. As noted by Fierce Wireless and New Street Research analyst Blair Levin, there were questions about Dish's … [read full article]
T-Mobile and Dish nearly merged in 2015, reveals John Legere
Dish Network is a major part of T-Mobile and Sprint's merger, with Dish slated to become the fourth major U.S. carrier if T-Mo and Sprint's deal is completed. According to T-Mobile CEO John Legere, though, T-Mobile almost merged with Dish a few years ago. While being questioned during the T-Mobile-Sprint merger trial, Legere confirmed that … [read full article]
T-Mobile and Sprint's merger could get DOJ approval on Wednesday or Thursday, says report
Following a report late last week that said that T-Mobile and Sprint's deal with Dish Network was imminent, we've now got more info on how the deal is progressing. Regulators have indicated to T-Mobile and Sprint that it could make a "settlement announcement" on Wednesday or Thursday of this week, or possibly even sooner, according to a report from Fox Business. This … [read full article]
Google reportedly in talks with Dish Network about creating fourth U.S. carrier
Many of the recent reports surrounding the T-Mobile-Sprint merger have suggested that Dish Network will buy assets from the two carriers and help to create a fourth competitive U.S. carrier, satisfying the Department of Justice so that it … [read full article]
Dish said to appeal to Deutsche Telekom for T-Mobile-Sprint deal as negotiations continue
T-Mobile and Sprint haven't been talking publicly about their merger much lately, but the rumor mill is working to keep up in the loop with leaks and other info. Dish Network chairman Charlie Ergen is reportedly in talks with U.S. regulators and T-Mobile parent company Deutsche Telekom about a deal that would see Dish become a competitive fourth U.S. carrier, satisfying the Department … [read full article]
Dish reportedly wants FCC spectrum use deadline waived in exchange for buying T-Mobile-Sprint assets
Much of the focus on T-Mobile and Sprint's merger lately has been on Dish Network and its Chairman Charlie Ergen. Ergen was rumored to be ready to spend $6 billion on assets from T-Mo and Sprint in a move that'd help the merger's odds of gaining approval … [read full article]
Dish CEO Charlie Ergen Talks Challenges To Potential T-Mobile Merger
Rumors of a Dish Network, T-Mobile tie-up never seem to go away but a new sound bite from Dish CEO Charlie Ergen might quell some of those rumors. As Dish Network posted their second-quarter financial results, there's plenty of lingering … [read full article]