Chairman and Co-Founder, Dish Network
Charlie Ergen co-founded Dish, formerly EchoStar Communications Corporation, more than 30 years ago, and currently acts as chairman of the board for both Dish and EchoStar. In May 2011, he stepped down from his role as president and CEO, but he’s still very hands- on, focusing on business development and acquisition tactics. And he has a very full agenda: Plans to move into the mobile business, via a proposed acquisition of Clearwire; constant battles with TV networks over everything from ad-skipping to programming fees; and an attempt to take on Netflix by reviving Blockbuster.
Posts With Charlie Ergen
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LightSquared Files Bankruptcy-Exit Plan Backed by Fortress, Melody
Wireless venture LightSquared Inc. is seeking to exit bankruptcy protection with backing from private-equity firm Fortress Investment Group LLC and Melody Capital Advisors LLC.Dish’s Charlie Ergen Looks Assured of More Spectrum as No Other Big Names Enter Auction
The absence of a big-name bidder to rival Ergen seemed a likely outcome after Sprint announced last month that it wouldn’t bid on the so-called H Block of spectrum.Voices
LightSquared Sues Ergen, Dish Over Debt Purchases
LightSquared on Friday sued Dish Network Corp. and Chairman Charlie Ergen, saying Mr. Ergen illegally purchased LightSquared debt before Dish bid on the company’s assets.Voices
Dish, Disney Gird for Showdown Over ESPN
Dish Network Corp. Chairman Charlie Ergen has long railed against the high cost of sports on TV. Now he has a chance to do something about it.Dish and Its Ad-Skipping Hopper Win Another Legal Fight Against the TV Networks
First Aereo, now this: Tough month for the TV guys in their legal fights with the tech guys.Voices
After Sprint, Dish Can’t Give Up the Chase
Having called off its bids for Sprint Nextel and Clearwire, the satellite-television operator is at a crossroads.Dish Network Withdraws Offer for Clearwire
Charlie Ergen throws in the towel. Again.Dish Drops Out of the Bidding for Sprint
Dish said the “extreme deal protections” included in Sprint’s revised pact with SoftBank made a counterbid impossible.Voices