DISH deals with Mavenir software for Cloud-native OpenRAN for 5G Wireless Broadband Network

DISH, a US Mobile Network Operator, recently signed an agreement with the Mavenir to deliver cloud-native OpenRAN software for its 5G wireless broadband network.

Open Radio Access Networks (OpenRAN) is an initiative to define and build 2G, 3G and 4G RAN solutions based on general-purpose vendor-neutral hardware and software-defined technology. The initiative helps in reducing the cost of building mobile networks.

DISH Network is a satellite service provider that provides satellite television, interactive television services, and audio programming.

The company operates through two segments, Wireless, and DISH and offers video services under the brand name as DISH.

Executive Opinion

DISH's Chief Network Officer, Marc Rouanne, said, "The open and intelligent architecture of our greenfield network will give us the ability to source a diverse technology ecosystem, including U.S.-based solution providers. Mavenir will help us lay the foundation for an innovative software-defined network with the flexibility, intelligence, and scalability to deliver applications that will redefine the U.S. wireless industry."

President and CEO of Mavenir, Pardeep Kohli, said, "We are honored to be partnering with DISH Network and being recognized for our innovation and leadership in developing and delivering innovative solutions. Working with DISH, we will be supporting the deployment of the world's largest cloud-native OpenRAN 5G network."

DISH and Mavenir

As part of the agreement, Mavenir will provide Dish with a cloud-native OpenRAN software. The deal will enable the first software-defined 5G wireless broadband network in the US.

DISH will lease the spectrum from the T-Mobile as it continues to build its own 5G network connectivity in the wake of the merger between the Sprint and T-Mobile.

Under this new merger, the US Department of Justice ruled that the pair must divest their pay as you go businesses to DISH, to make sure adequate competition into the current market.