Dish Wireless Reports Unexpected Loss Amid Decline in Pay-TV Subscribers 

Dish Network posted a surprise loss for the third quarter as pay TV subscriptions dropped more than expected in the face of tough competition from streaming services, sending its shares down nearly 15% on Monday. The company also said CEO Erik Carlson was stepping down as part of a planned merger with satellite operator EchoStar, a deal that will reunite billionaire Charlie Ergen’s telecom empire and create a nearly $6 billion company. Dish is trying to expand its presence in the wireless market as its traditional TV business takes a hit from customers cutting the cord in favor of streamers including Netflix and Disney+. 

Its Pay-TV subscribers, which includes Dish TV and Sling TV customers, fell by 64,000 in the three months to September, larger than Visible Alpha estimates for a decline of 39,620. Dish had added 30,000 subscribers a year ago for the September quarter, a traditionally strong period for its Sling TV streaming service thanks to college football and NFL. But the company said in September that U.S.-based Hearst Television had removed customer access to 37 local channels in 27 markets after a disagreement over distribution rates despite months of talks. Dish posted a loss of 26 cents for the third quarter, while analysts’ had expected a 5-cent profit, LSEG data showed. Revenue fell nearly 10% to $3.70 billion, missing estimates of $3.72 billion. Dish lost 225,000 retail wireless net subscribers in the quarter, compared with a 1,000 increase in the prior year. 

In July, the company said its unit Boost Infinite had partnered with Amazon.com to sell postpaid wireless plans through the e-commerce platform in the United States. Dish also has the option to buy 800 megahertz of T-Mobile’s spectrum licenses but has not yet made the move. 

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