Dossier
Dish DBS
Coverage of Dish DBS in the Nexus archive.
- Dish DBS files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Dish DBS, a satellite television operator under EchoStar, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to a delayed AT&T spectrum sale and $25 billion in debt. The company plans to reorganize and pay down debt using proceeds from the sale, with operations continuing uninterrupted.
- EchoStar is preparing to file its satellite TV unit, Dish DBS, for bankruptcy
EchoStar is preparing to file its satellite TV unit, Dish DBS, for bankruptcy. The Chapter 11 filing could occur soon to restructure nearly $10 billion in Dish DBS debt.