WASHINGTON, July 30, 2026 – Federal regulators acted quickly to address concerns that Dish Wireless’s bankruptcy could wipe away $2.4 billion set aside to pay its former business partners. Both Dish Wireless and Dish DBS, EchoStar’s pay-TV unit, filed for bankruptcy last month. Under the filing, the companies say Dish Wireless owes Dish DBS $8.8 billion, an artifact of the companies’ parent funding Dish Wireless’s network buildout. WIA and major tower companies seeking billions from Dish lobbied the FCC to require the trust in its approval. They said holders of that debt (Dish DBS bondholders) shouldn't be able to vote on Dish Wireless’s bankruptcy plan.