\tDish Network chairman Charlie Ergen outlined a number of approaches the company is considering to recoup massive investments in IoT and 5G networks, with rural operator deals one of the frontrunners.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a Competitive Carriers Association event, Ergen argued Dish Network offers a key advantage to potential partners: \u201cBecause we\u2019re going to be virtualised and because we\u2019ll be in the cloud for the most part\u2026in our network you should be able to just lease a slice of our spectrum and it [will] look like yours.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ergen noted the company is currently constructing a NB-IoT network, which is scheduled for completion by March 2020, and said it is already planning for 5G, with fixed wireless access being considered among other potential business models.<\/p>\n
The company recently invested in\u00a0Tarana Wireless [1], which is building a fixed wireless access product designed to provide coverage over a range of 40 miles. Though the technology is yet to be field tested, Ergen said it could provide Dish Network with an avenue to offer a cost-effective triple-play bundle of mobility, video and broadband services.<\/p>\n
Outside the box
\nErgen added the company is toying with other ideas, such as a model for network access where connectivity can be purchased in short stints and costs rise with demand.<\/p>\n
He flagged rural regions as a key area of focus for its 5G efforts given the crowded competitive environment in urban areas and sought to lure potential partners to the table by noting “we can be a path for you to 5G\u201d.<\/p>\n
Company executives previously said Dish Network plans to spend up to $1 billion on its NB-IoT network [2] and as much as $10 billion on construction of its 5G network.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/blog\/blog-could-fixed-wireless-close-the-us-broadband-gap\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/featured-content\/top-three\/dish-networks-allocates-1b-to-nb-iot-rollout\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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