How AT&T Leaves Rivals Flat Footed as Bankrupt Carrier Folds The recent bankruptcy filing of Dish DBS has sent shockwaves through the telecom industry.
Beneath this surface lies a more nuanced tale of strategy and timing that has worked out remarkably well for AT&T.
EchoStar's financial struggles were exacerbated by AT&T's pending spectrum deal, which was agreed upon in 2025 for $23 billion.