Aviat Networks announced that DISH Network has selected Aviat as a key supplier of 5G microwave transport.
DISH will deploy Aviat's hardware and software solutions to enable a high-capacity 5G microwave wireless transport network and will procure these solutions from the Aviat Store ecommerce platform.
Aviat's value proposition for DISH includes products like the industry's only single box multi-band solution, highest system gain radios for optimum capacity, and radios with integrated software defined networking (SDN) capabilities.
Jeff McSchooler, EVP of Wireless Network Operations, DISH
Aviat will play a central role in helping us utilize microwave, which has become a highly sought-after component of the wireless transport mix. This microwave-based solution will help deliver the midhaul and backhaul connectivity we need, while excelling in affordability, reliability and resilience.
Pete Smith, President and CEO, Aviat Networks
As 5G networks migrate to O-RAN, operators are able to choose the best-in-class backhaul vendor. As the leading specialist, the evolution to O-RAN creates exciting 5G opportunities for Aviat.