Dish, the company behind Dish TV and Sling TV, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, as first reported by Reuters. The move allows the EchoStar-owned company to continue winding down its wireless operations after what it calls “unforeseen delays” in selling $23 billion worth of 5G spectrum to AT&T. Dish TV, Sling TV, and other brands will keep operating during the process, with a plan to emerge from bankruptcy by the end of the third quarter of 2026.

Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile are not part of the bankruptcy and will continue business as usual, presumably without the dramatic flair.

Thanks to the delayed spectrum sale, Dish says it lacked “sufficient liquidity” to repay $2 billion in debt due July 1st. Dish abandoned its dream of becoming America’s fourth major carrier last year, opting instead to sell spectrum to AT&T and SpaceX. Neither deal has closed yet, according to The Wall Street Journal.

“EchoStar has been at the forefront of telecommunications for over 45 years, and these steps will position the business for an even stronger future,” said EchoStar CEO Charlie Ergen in a press release. “We are operating as usual throughout this process, delivering the same high-quality services that our customers expect.” So, you know, same Dish, just with more paperwork.