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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is involved in various claims, assessments, lawsuits or proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While there are uncertainties inherent in the ultimate outcome of such matters and it is impossible to presently determine the ultimate costs or losses that may be incurred, if any, management believes the adverse resolution of such uncertainties and the incurrence of such costs should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company and certain of its subsidiaries are also contingently liable for commitments or performance guarantees arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain letters of credit or surety bonds. In addition, the Company has the option to purchase approximately 54% of its towers at the end of their respective lease terms. The Company has no obligation to exercise such purchase options.
On January 12, 2026, the Company delivered a notice of default and termination to DISH relating to the Company's Master Lease Agreement and underlying agreements with DISH ("DISH MLA") as a result of DISH failing to make required payments and defaulting on its obligations under the agreement. As a result of the termination, the Company asserts in the notice that DISH is obligated to pay the Company all remaining payments owed under the DISH MLA, which total in excess of $3.5 billion. As of January 1, 2026, the Company is no longer recognizing revenue under these terminated agreements.
On May 12, 2026, as a condition to the approval of a spectrum license transaction involving DISH's parent company, EchoStar, the Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order ("FCC Trust Order") requiring EchoStar to establish and fund a $2.4 billion trust intended to satisfy certain qualified claims, including claims associated with wireless network infrastructure and site lease obligations ("FCC Trust"). The Company believes its claims under the DISH MLA constitute Covered Claims, as defined in the FCC Trust Order, and that they therefore qualify for payment from the FCC Trust, subject to meeting all requirements and availability of trust assets. The FCC Trust was established on July 28, 2026, in conjunction with the completion of the aforementioned spectrum license transaction.
On June 30, 2026, DISH and certain affiliated entities filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Company is actively pursuing recovery of amounts owed by DISH through the bankruptcy proceeding and the FCC Trust.
As of June 30, 2026, the Company had a net balance sheet position of approximately $165 million associated with its terminated agreements with DISH. Based on its consideration of Company’s claims and potential avenues for recovery, management expects this amount to be recoverable; however, the ultimate resolution of this matter remains subject to uncertainty.