BIG SATELLITEGUYS UPDATE.
It is my understanding that DISH had a conference call with many of their major dealers around the country yesterday. I understand there were about 100 dealers on that call.
I was offered an opportunity to listen in on the call but unfortunately was unable to as I had another meeting at my real job that I was in.
After the call was done a number of dealers who were on the call called me and gave me some of the details. What I am reporting here now is second hand, and like anytime someone tells you something the truth may be stretched. But since I heard many of the same things for more then one retailer, I think it is probably what was said.
They first announced that due to SEC and other laws there is a lot they CAN'T talk about, but would talk about what they could.
They then announced that for DISH it will be business as usual, and that no one should expect any changes for 2 to 3 years.
It was said that bankruptcy was never considered to be an option.
They said no matter if the merger is approved or not they got their money from the deal and will continue to push forward.
They said that DISH is in a better place then DIRECTV, their technology is better and unlike DIRECTV who's satellites are coming up on their last legs DISH has a healthy satellite fleet and TWO new satellites on order. (Note... Unless I missed something I only know of one satellite on order. But was told this TWO number for multiple retailers.) DISH could be around long after DIRECTV is gone.
Everyone said it was an upbeat call. Everyone on the call acted if the future is bright for DISH.
And it may just be.
I did ask one of the retailers if Charlie was on the call and I was told he was not.
Now knowing the past with Charlie (and now I am speaking ONLY on my behalf) and his past in possible mergers and buyouts, It would not surprise me in the least if this merger is not approved and then Charlie ultimately comes out of this owning both companies himself in the future.
He's a poker player, a very good poker player. Never count Charlie out.
I do believe with the cash influx that indeed DISH is in a good place.
Now lets hope they really start to work on Boost and make it a service that people WANT to switch to. T Mobile was the little guy then did some crazy things and are now one o the top growing cell providers. I think its time for DISH and Boost to get crazy. If this new 5G only network is as good as they said it is, then its time to prove it.