M&A Deal Summary

DISH Network Acquires Republic Wireless

On March 8, 2021, DISH Network acquired communications company Republic Wireless

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DISH Network’s 3rd transaction in the Communications sector.
  • This is DISH Network’s 4th transaction in the United States.
  • This is DISH Network’s 1st transaction in North Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2021-03-08
Target Republic Wireless
Sector Communications
Buyer(s) DISH Network
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Republic Wireless

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Republic Wireless is an innovative Telecommunications company that patented WiFi calling technology with two of the largest nationwide 4G LTE networks providing coverage for 99% of Americans. Republic Wireless, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Buyer

DISH Network

Englewood, Colorado, United States
Category Company
Founded 1980
Sector Media
Employees14,200
Revenue 16.7B USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to Dish Network's corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.
Entrance to Dish Network's corporate headquarters in Englewood, Colorado.

DISH Network is a provider of pay-TV services and wireless communications services. The Company offers a selection of local and national programming and serves the North American media market. DISH Network was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Englewood, Colorado.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 7
Sector (Communications) 3 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 2
State (North Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 4 of 6
Year (2021) 1 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2020-08-03 Ting Mobile

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ting delivers fixed fiber Internet access with good customer support.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-09-01 Gen Mobile

Redondo Beach, California, United States

Gen Mobile is a U.S. prepaid mobile carrier with a mission to help budget-conscious consumers stay affordably connected to friends and family around the world. The company offers consumers the best deals in wireless and the choice to buy online at genmobile.com or at locally owned retail stores nationwide. It believes in bridging the digital divide with low-cost nationwide and international wireless plans and in supporting locally-owned retailers that positively impact communities, local economies, families, and consumer choice. Gen Mobile is based in Redondo Beach, California.

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