Why did DISH Wireless pay $17.3 million?

DISH Wireless paid $17.3 million to resolve a U.S. government investigation into its alleged enrollment of ineligible consumers in a COVID-era broadband program.

What was the COVID-era program DISH participated in?

The program provided subsidized broadband services to millions of Americans.

What was DISH accused of regarding the broadband program?

DISH was accused of signing up thousands of ineligible consumers for the subsidized broadband program and allegedly receiving payments for them.

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DISH Fined $17.3M for COVID Broadband Program Fraud

6 May

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Summary

DISH Wireless agreed to a $17.3 million penalty.
Investigation found DISH signed up ineligible consumers.
Subsidies were for a COVID-era broadband program.

DISH Fined $17.3M for COVID Broadband Program Fraud

DISH Wireless has agreed to pay $17.3 million to resolve a U.S. government investigation. The probe centered on allegations that the company enrolled ineligible consumers into a COVID-era program designed to provide subsidized broadband services. This program was established to ensure millions of Americans had access to essential internet connectivity during the pandemic.

The investigation, led by the Justice Department, found that DISH, a subsidiary of EchoStar, allegedly received payments for thousands of individuals who did not qualify for the broadband subsidies. This action resolves the government's concerns regarding DISH's participation in the program.

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