Charlie Ergen, the founder of satellite TV company Dish, is stepping aside as CEO to focus on the company’s wireless business. He will remain chairman. The new CEO, Dish Network Corp. president Erik Carlson, will report to him.
Dish has substantial rights to spectrum, or airwaves that transmit wireless signals, and has said it wants to build a network for everyday products that have internet connections and “Internet of Things” applications.
Jefferies analyst Scott Goldman said Tuesday’s announcement may be a sign that Dish will build that wireless network. The company could also sell or lease its spectrum rights.
December 11, 2017
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