DISH Network Acquires Republic Wireless

Reyes Beverage Group Closes Acquisition of Republic National Distributing Operations in 11 Markets

May 29, 2026

Food & Beverage

Reyes Beverage Group (RBG) has closed its acquisition of Republic National Distributing Company’s (RNDC) operations in 11 markets: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The acquired businesses will operate under RBG as RBG Spirits and Wine, adding approximately 5,200 employees, more than 135,000 new customers, and roughly 38 million annual cases.

Nexans Acquires Republic Wire to Build U.S. Low-Voltage Cable Platform

April 28, 2026

Industrial Services

Nexans signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Republic Wire, a Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminum wire products, to expand its North American low-voltage cable manufacturing and distribution footprint. The deal values Republic Wire at an enterprise value of about €680 million, with an earn-out of up to €43 million potentially payable in 2028, and is expected to close in early Q3 2026 (subject to regulatory approvals).

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.

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.

DIRECTV to Acquire EchoStar’s Video Distribution Business (DISH TV and Sling TV)

September 30, 2024

Media & Entertainment

DIRECTV and EchoStar entered into a definitive agreement under which DIRECTV will acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, DISH DBS, including DISH TV and Sling TV, via a debt exchange transaction. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and successful completion of the DISH DBS exchange offer and pre-closing reorganization.

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.