DISH and FreedomFi, an open 5G networking company, will collaborate on a pilot program that may provide DISH's current and future wireless customers with access to the world's first community-driven, neutral host CBRS hotspot network.
This collaboration furthers DISH's position that the next generation of wireless networks can be cloud-native open source platforms, leveraging OpenRAN.
Open source platforms unlock innovation among developers - providing better and faster-to-market products and services. The collaboration between DISH and FreedomFi will help encourage individuals and communities to take part in their connectivity future.
DISH and FreedomFi will also actively work on a bilateral roaming agreement.
Both companies believe a diverse and robust open ecosystem is essential to unlocking innovation and the full economic benefits of next generation connectivity.
Chris Ergen, head of the
Joey Padden CTO and co-founder, FreedomFi
DISH is working with us to enable the use of GAA CBRS spectrum to pioneer an entirely new way to connect people and things.