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Segra Completes the Initial Broadband Build for DISH 5G Network

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Segra has successfully completed the first phase of its broadband build for DISH, launching service at over 500 towers in under a year. This achievement has enabled DISH to meet its 20 percent U.S. population coverage deadline set by the FCC. DISH's Smart 5G™ network is now accessible to consumers in more than 120 cities. Segra's CEO stated their commitment to providing reliable fiber infrastructure to support DISH's growing 5G network, marking a significant milestone in their partnership.

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  • DISH has successfully met the FCC's deadline for 20% U.S. population coverage.
  • The broadband build includes over 500 towers operational within one year.
  • Smart 5G™ network access extends to more than 120 cities.
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Segra is on track to help DISH meet its network build commitments

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Segra completed the first phase of its broadband build for DISH, launching service across more than 500 towers located in critical sites in less than one year. With the help of Segra, DISH has reported it has met its 20 percent of U.S. population coverage deadline established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

“Thanks to Segra and our other fiber providers, DISH's Smart 5G™ wireless network is available to over 20 percent of the U.S. population in more than 120 cities across the country,” said Dave Mayo, executive vice president of network development, DISH Wireless. “Segra has helped us connect consumers throughout Virginia and the Carolinas, while meeting an extremely aggressive timeline.”

"We are pleased to execute on the first major milestone of our contracted broadband build for DISH and successfully turnover more than 500 site installations by the FCC’s deadline,” stated Kevin T. Hart, Segra CEO. “As a valued network infrastructure partner, Segra’s extensive fiber network provides the capacity, scalability and reliability to power DISH’s growing 5G network.”

Segra is one of several partners providing DISH with fiber access coast-to-coast as well as fronthaul and backhaul support to connect its 5G network.

About Segra

Segra is one of the largest independent fiber infrastructure bandwidth companies in the Eastern U.S. It owns and operates an advanced fiber infrastructure network throughout nine Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states. Segra provides Ethernet, MPLS, dark fiber, advanced data center services, IP and managed services, voice and cloud solutions, all backed by its industry-leading service and reliability. Customers include carriers, enterprises, governments, higher education and healthcare organizations. For more information about Segra’s technology and commitment to customer care, visit segra.com.

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. For company information, visit about.dish.com.

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Zenita Henderson, zenita.henderson@segra.com, 980.201.3642

Sheri Wachenheim, Sheri@bnoinc.com, 973.670.5413

Meredith Diers, meredith.diers@dish.com

Source: Segra

FAQ

What company completed the first phase of broadband build for DISH?

Segra completed the first phase of the broadband build for DISH.

How many towers has DISH launched service at?

DISH has launched service at over 500 towers.

What population coverage has DISH achieved according to the FCC?

DISH has achieved 20 percent population coverage as mandated by the FCC.

In how many cities is DISH's Smart 5G™ network available?

DISH's Smart 5G™ network is available in more than 120 cities.

Who is the CEO of Segra, the partner for DISH's broadband build?

Kevin T. Hart is the CEO of Segra.

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