Confluent Cloud is being used by DISH Wireless to build a programmable network that decouples data ownership, implements federated governance, democratizes access to trustworthy data products through telco APIs, and accelerates insights and innovation for customers and their developers. The company has adopted Confluent Cloud's cloud-native data streaming capabilities and focused on building a 5G network using data mesh principles without taking on the operational burden of self-managing open-source Kafka. DISH Wireless has built a wireless connectivity platform from the ground up, combining best-in-class components to create an open-RAN (O-RAN) network that allows developers and organizations to combine their own network elements. The company is utilizing Confluent Cloud's cloud-native capabilities and enterprise-grade tooling to create trustworthy APIs that developers can leverage for customized connectivity. With Confluent Cloud at the core of its connectivity platform, DISH Wireless is able to build streaming pipelines that make its 5G network data instantly accessible to developers, unlocking connected data streaming use cases in retail, manufacturing, and automotive industries.