Akhavan hasn’t had long to settle into his new seat overseeing not only Echostar but also new subsidiary DISH. He’s more than optimistic about the future of the companies working together to offer customers connectivity, mobile and video services. In February, DISH expanded the availability of its VoNR, or 5G voice, service to more than 200 million Americans through its Boost Wireless network, a massive milestone for the company as it works to solidify its place as the nation’s fourth nationwide wireless carrier.