Dish 5G Network Now Covers 70 Percent of the US Population

US telco Dish Wireless has announced the successful rollout of 5G broadband service to over 70 percent of the US population, providing more than 240 million Americans with access to cutting-edge connectivity technology. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Dish, as they have designed, built, and deployed a first-of-its-kind 5G network in just three years. Furthermore, DISH says it has fulfilled all of its other commitments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) by launching over 15,000 5G sites.

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Leading the Industry in Open RAN Deployment

According to the statement, this extensive coverage is made possible by utilizing Dish’s AWS-4, Lower 700 MHz E Block, AWS H Block, and 600 MHz spectrum. This expansive network enables Dish to deliver high-speed broadband services to a vast portion of the country.

According to the statement, Dish’s 5G cloud-native Open RAN network stands as the world’s first and only one of its kind. Dish emphasized its commitment to leading the industry in Open RAN deployment.

First US Provider to Launch VoNR

In addition to achieving widespread coverage, Dish Wireless has also become the first wireless service provider in the United States to launch 5G voice service, known as voice over new radio (VoNR). Starting with its successful implementation in Las Vegas last year, Dish says it has steadily expanded VoNR functionality to additional markets.

Currently, Dish’s VoNR service covers over 70 million people across the US, accessible through both Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite.