Earlier this week, Dish Network revealed plans to acquire Wi-Fi-first mobile virtual network operator Republic Wireless, a move that will transfer about 200,000 wireless customers over to Dish’s care. While the financial terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed, Dish did say that the acquisition will boost its 5G network, which is expected to launch later this year.
Republic’s push-to-talk business division that has set out develop its own kind of walkie-talkie device primarily for children and professional team communication will remain a standalone business once the deal closes.
