The plate files for bankruptcy, but does not close

Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile are not included in the bankruptcy process and will continue to operate as normal.

Due to delays in 5G sales, Dish said it did not have “sufficient funds” to repay a $2 billion loan that was due on July 1. Dish stopped being the fourth largest carrier in the US last year, saying it would sell its shares to AT&T. and SpaceX. No deal has been closed, according to The Wall Street Journal.

“EchoStar has been a leader in mobile technology for more than 45 years, and this will position the business for a strong future,” said Charlie Ergen, CEO of EchoStar. “We are working full time throughout this process, providing the best service our customers have come to expect.”