News Feature
| March 9, 2021
The Week in 5G: 3/9/2021 â DISH To Acquire Republic Wireless; India Explores Revamp Of Telecoms Laws
U.S. carrier DISH Network announced this week its intent to acquire Republic Wireless, an MVNO service operating on T-Mobile’s network. A DISH press release states that, with the acquisition, Dish will assume about 200,000 customer relationships, plus “the Republic Wireless brand and other supporting assets.”
Republic Wireless’ Relay division is not included in the transaction and will continue to operate as a standalone company, becoming a wholesale customer on DISH's 5G network. Per the release, “Relay provides communication and productivity solutions for frontline teams in hospitality, facilities management, manufacturing, healthcare and education.”