WSJ Tech News Briefing · Monday, June 29, 2026
Satellite pay TV provider Dish DBS is reportedly on the verge of filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as early as Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the matter. The unit of Echostar has faced prolonged struggles with significant debt and declining subscriber numbers.
“And we exclusively report that satellite pay TV provider Dish DBS is preparing to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy as soon as Tuesday.”
“This according to people familiar with the matter.”
“Dish DBS is a unit of Echostar, which also owns Dish TV and Boost Mobile.”
“Echostar has been struggling with heavy debt and subscriber losses for years.”