FREDERICK, Md. and LITTLETON, Colo., Oct.
12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DISH Network Corporation
(DISH) (NASDAQ: DISH) selected Spirent Communications plc (LSE:SPT)
to autonomously test its 5G network core and validate its
performance. This will allow DISH to continuously integrate
functionality into its network and rapidly deliver leading-edge
solutions to both retail and enterprise customers. DISH, which is
partnering with AWS on cloud infrastructure, is set to become the
world's first telecom company to run its service on the public
cloud. Spirent's solutions will enable DISH to realize the superior
agility of deploying an OpenRAN, cloud-native 5G network while
ensuring enhanced customer experiences.
"DISH is transforming the industry as it prepares to deploy 5G
in a public cloud network and pioneer Open Radio Access Network
(Open RAN) technology," said Doug
Roberts, general manager of Spirent's lifecycle service
assurance business. "Spirent understands the inherent challenges
that come with building an open, secure network and supporting a
new, first-of-its-kind delivery model. We're excited to assist DISH
in driving operational excellence across the entire lifecycle with
industry-leading automation, coverage and analytics
capabilities."
DISH will leverage Spirent's 5G expertise, proven test
methodologies and years of experience in global 5G ecosystems.
Spirent ensures vendor-neutral validation so DISH can test and
validate with confidence to assure 5G core readiness for live
operation. With access to Spirent's library of automated
compliance, capacity and performance test suites, as well as test
cases, DISH can verify 5G functionality, measure system performance
and accelerate deployment activities. By automating the testing
process, DISH can continuously verify real-world performance and
resilience during its network rollout, proving the public cloud is
telco-grade, and scaling up a continuously improving system.
"As we deploy our cloud-native 5G network, we're looking forward
to seeing the transformation of how organizations and customers
will order and consume 5G services on their own slices and private
networks," said Marc Rouanne, chief network officer, DISH Wireless.
"Spirent provides the testing functionality and experience we need
to ensure positive customer experiences. And, as a leader in 5G
testing and automation, Spirent offers us the security and
confidence to introduce our state-of-the-art 5G network into the
market."
For more information about Spirent's 5G network testing and
validation solutions and services, visit
www.spirent.com/solutions/5g-network-testing.
About Spirent
Spirent Communications plc. (LSE: SPT) is the leading global
provider of automated test and assurance solutions for networks,
cybersecurity, and positioning. The company provides innovative
products, services and managed solutions that address the test,
assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of
technologies, including 5G, SD-WAN, cloud, autonomous vehicles and
beyond. From the lab to the real world, Spirent helps
companies deliver on their promise to their customers of
a new generation of connected devices and technologies. For more
information, please visit www.spirent.com and follow us on
LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity company. Since 1980,
it has served as a disruptive force, driving innovation and value
on behalf of consumers. Through its subsidiaries, the company
provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to
millions of customers with its satellite DISH TV and streaming
SLING TV services. In 2020, the company became a nationwide U.S.
wireless carrier through the acquisition of Boost Mobile. DISH
continues to innovate in wireless, building the nation's first
virtualized, O-RAN 5G broadband network. DISH Network Corporation
(NASDAQ: DISH) is a Fortune 200 company.
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