DISH Network Adds Credibility to their Carrier Status by Hiring 2 Wireless Industry Veterans

There are still many unknowns about DISH Network’s strategy, intentions, and plans in the 5G wireless marketplace. While much of DISH’s fate as a major carrier is heavily influenced by the T-Mobile / Sprint merger, DISH is positioning itself to become an immediate contender in the 5G arms race by making key additions to its proverbial bench. DISH hired Marc Rouanne to serve as the company’s Chief Network Officer. Rouanne previously served as Nokia’s President of Mobile Networks. DISH has also hired Stephan Bye to serve as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer to oversee the commercialization of DISH’s 5G network. Previously, Bye has served as the President of C-Spire, CEO of Connectivity Wireless, and the CTO of Sprint.

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DISH Network Adds Credibility to their Carrier Status by Hiring 2 Wireless Industry Veterans

There are still many unknowns about DISH Network’s strategy, intentions, and plans in the 5G wireless marketplace. While much of DISH’s fate as a major carrier is heavily influenced by the T-Mobile / Sprint merger, DISH is positioning itself to become an immediate contender in the 5G arms race by making key additions to its proverbial bench. DISH hired Marc Rouanne to serve as the company’s Chief Network Officer. Rouanne previously served as Nokia’s President of Mobile Networks. DISH has also hired Stephan Bye to serve as the company’s Chief Commercial Officer to oversee the commercialization of DISH’s 5G network. Previously, Bye has served as the President of C-Spire, CEO of Connectivity Wireless, and the CTO of Sprint.

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T-Mobile Makes Major 5G Commitments as Result of Sprint Acquisition

In response to the coalition of state attorneys general filing lawsuit to block the T-Mobile / Sprint merger, T-Mobile announces three major commitments to the public. While the FCC and DOJ have officially signed off on the $26.5 billion deal, state-led lawsuits continue to argue that the merging of these two major wireless carriers will create anti-competitive situation for American cellular consumers. T-Mobile’s commitments include two new affordable pre-paid offerings for customers, the “Connecting Heroes” program – offering unlimited 5G voice and text access to all first responders, and pledging $10 billion over the next 5 years to offer free internet to qualified households with students.

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FCC Approval of T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Official

The Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai, along with Commissioners Brendan Carr and Michael O’Rielly casted their votes in favor of T-Mobile’s acquisition of former wireless rival Sprint. The deal is valued at $26.5 billion and was favored by the FCC because of New T-Mobile’s commitment to bring 5G connectivity to the rural markets of the Unite States, thus shrinking the digital divide. While both the DOJ and FCC approve of this wireless merger, it is still faced with a major lawsuit intended to block the deal. The lawsuit was filed by a coalition of state attorneys general led by California and New York.

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