EchoStar’s Dish sale marks disappointing end to Ergen’s strategy

From CNBC: 2024-09-30 16:08:06

Dish’s “Seinfeld” strategy, reminiscent of the show’s disappointing finale, led to its acquisition by DirecTV for $1, with $9.75 billion in debt. The pay-TV provider struggled against streaming services and lost 63% of subscribers since 2016. EchoStar CEO cited industry decline as reason for the merger. Dish’s wireless aspirations, like Seinfeld’s ending, fell short due to lack of capital and focus.



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