Dish will survive but as for what D* customers had enjoyed over the years might soon experience the worst csr service and possibly programming to go down hill. I used to be a ATT U-Verse customer for their internet & telephone service but left due to their very poor csr and product service. I feel sorry for the D* customers. If this ATT buy-out goes through.
I have had AT&T Wireless for over 20 years, back when it was called Bell South Mobility here. I have always gotten excellent service from them. I have never had a landline with AT&T/Bell South because where I live was always GTE (now CenturyLink) so I can't speak as to how that part of their service is. But, the mobility part has always been bee good.