As of June 14, DISH is providing 5G broadband service to more than 20% of the US population. As DISH continues to redefine the way the world communicates, this represents a significant milestone in the development of the world's most powerful cloud-native 5G Open RAN network.
"This is a big moment for DISH as we connect customers across the country with America's first and only cloud-native Open RAN network. This milestone was achieved through the collaboration, ingenuity and hard work of the DISH team and our numerous partners, including AWS, Cisco, CommScope, Dell, Fujitsu, Intel, JMA, Mavenir, Nokia, Oracle, Palo Alto, Qualcomm, Samsung and VMware. We're the only major network in the world built primarily with American vendors."
Dave Mayo, executive vice president of network development, DISH Wireless
DISH's Smart 5G network was debuted in May through Project Genesis, providing DISH wireless service in Las Vegas. DISH has now extended its service to more than 120 locations throughout the nation. Anyone in an eligible area can access Project Genesis. Customers can learn about current coverage regions and sign up for Project Genesis for unlimited data, voice, and text by visiting Genesis5G.com.
Project Genesis users can presently choose between the Samsung Galaxy S22 and the NetGear 5G hotspot. DISH already sells the Motorola Edge+ in Las Vegas and plans to extend its sales to other regions in the coming months. Moreover, new compatible gadgets will be released throughout the year.
The Project Genesis phone and data services on the Samsung Galaxy S22 use the DISH Smart 5G network while also connecting to our partner network, a first in the United States. The Galaxy S22, which is supported by a network of networks, automatically transitions between networks, providing DISH users with phone and data services from numerous networks at any place and at any time. This solution employs eSIM and multi-SIM technologies.
John Swieringa, president and chief operating officer, DISH Wireless said that, "This is an important step forward in our work to connect Americans to our Smart 5G™ network, but it's only the beginning. We continue to focus on building out more coverage and bringing innovative 5G services and solutions to our customers."
DISH will extend VoNR capability to more markets as it enhances the VoNR experience after becoming the first service provider to offer voice over new radio (VoNR) in the United States through Edge+ in Las Vegas this past May. DISH's 5G broadband service is 3GPP Release 15 enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) compatible and is delivered through DISH's 5G core. DISH's AWS-4, Lower 700 MHz E Block, and AWS H Block spectrum are used to provide 20% coverage. DISH will submit its FCC buildout report by July 14, 2022.