Purposeful Innovation

Our customers have motivated our relentless drive for innovation.

Now we’re redefining what connectivity can do.

Purposeful Innovation

Our customers have motivated our relentless drive for innovation. Now we’re redefining what connectivity can do.

Our Vision

To change the way the world communicates.

Our Mission

To connect people and things.

Innovating Across Industries

DISH has a 40-year history of innovation, and our mission and vision remain unchanged. At DISH Wireless, we’re doing what we do best: bringing revolutionary solutions to customers, partners and communities.
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Our Founders

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Jim DeFranco

Co-Founder and EVP
Special Advisor to the CEO
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Candy Ergen

Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
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Charlie Ergen

Co-Founder and Chairman

Our Leaders

Hamid Akhavan

Hamid Akhavan

President & Chief Executive Officer
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John Swieringa

John Swieringa

President of Technology & Chief Operating Officer
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Jeff Blum

EVP, External & Legislative Affairs
Meet Jeff
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Tom Cullen

EVP, Corporate Development
Meet Tom

DISH Wireless is changing the way the world communicates.

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