DISH Network Acquires Republic Wireless

EchoStar Acquires DISH Network

January 2, 2024

Telecommunications

EchoStar completed its acquisition of DISH Network on December 31, 2023, merging a wholly owned EchoStar subsidiary into DISH with DISH surviving as an EchoStar wholly owned subsidiary. The deal combines DISH’s satellite TV, streaming services and nationwide 5G network with EchoStar’s satellite communications and JUPITER satellite capacity to create an integrated provider of terrestrial and non‑terrestrial connectivity based in Englewood, Colorado.

Mereo Networks Acquires DISH Fiber and Rebrands as Mereo Fiber

April 30, 2025

Telecommunications

Mereo Networks (rebranding to Mereo Fiber) acquired DISH Fiber Internet L.L.C. from DISH Network Corporation in a transaction that closed April 30, 2025. The deal—an add-on to the PE-backed Mereo platform—expands Mereo's bulk fiber footprint (adding ~25,000 residential units) and extends its geographic reach across key Sun Belt, Mountain West and Great Lakes markets.

T-Mobile Acquires UScellular's Wireless Operations

August 1, 2025

Telecommunications

T-Mobile US, Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of UScellular's wireless operations and specified spectrum assets for approximately $4.3 billion after adjustments, consisting of $2.6 billion in cash and about $1.7 billion in assumed debt. The deal (closed August 1, 2025) adds roughly 4.4 million customers, ~4,400 towers and valuable low-band spectrum to T‑Mobile’s network while Array Digital Infrastructure (formerly UScellular) will retain a large tower portfolio and certain spectrum holdings.

Samsung Electronics Acquires TeleWorld Solutions

January 13, 2020

Telecommunications

Samsung Electronics (through its U.S. arm) has acquired TeleWorld Solutions, a Chantilly, Virginia–based network services provider. The acquisition expands Samsung's U.S. network services and 5G capabilities—TeleWorld will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics America with its leadership team remaining in place.

Watch Communications Acquires Q Wireless

February 25, 2020

Telecommunications

Watch Communications, a subsidiary of Benton Ridge Telephone, has acquired Q Wireless, a western Kentucky-based fixed wireless internet provider, expanding Watch’s footprint into western Kentucky and southeastern Indiana and adding roughly 2,000 residential subscribers. Phil Lambert, owner of Q Wireless, will join Watch Communications as Southern Region general manager; the deal also extends Watch’s Microsoft Airband partnership into Kentucky.

Verizon Acquires Certain Assets of Bluegrass Cellular

October 19, 2020

Telecommunications

Verizon Communications has signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of Bluegrass Cellular, a rural wireless operator serving central Kentucky with roughly 210,000 customers across 34 counties. The transaction—subject to FCC approval—is intended to expand Verizon's footprint in Kentucky and will transition Bluegrass customers and employees to Verizon; closing was expected late 2020 or early 2021.