O-RAN
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Verizon has teamed up with Samsung and Qualcomm to add multi-vendor RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) functionality to boost its network operational efficiency. -
Kyocera has announced the establishment of the O-RU Alliance, a collaboration with six telecom firms aimed at accelerating the deployment of Open RAN in 5G networks.
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NEC Corporation has unveiled a new solution designed to modernise the planning, design, and construction of telecom infrastructure, cutting deployment time by around 60% compared to conventional methods.
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Ericsson has secured a multi-year, multi-billion dollar deal from Bharti Airtel (Airtel) to supply 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions.
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Nokia secured the rights to support more than 3,000 Deutsche Telekom sites as the operator of its large-scale O-RAN network in Germany.
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Vietnamese carrier Viettel has launched an Open RAN 5G Network, leveraging hardware from Qualcomm to provide enhanced connectivity across the country.
Forthcoming events
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Mavenir has jumped in ahead of next week’s mainly virtual Mobile World Congress to announce a 4G and 5G partnership with chipmaker Qualcomm.
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Nokia got it wrong with its first attempt to develop 5G equipment, but now thinks it’s turned itself around, the company has admitted.
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MTN has picked two Indian companies and three US companies for its move to open RAN technology, which it plans to start this year.
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Nokia has moved into the open RAN era by opening its first collaboration and testing centre, open to competing vendors.
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The top four vendors in the emerging open RAN market are Parallel Wireless, Altiostar, Intel and Mavenir, according to a new report.
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The five large European telcos working together on open RAN have published their list of technical priorities as a way of encouraging vendors to move into the business.
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The Asia-Pacific region is driving the surging market for open RAN networks, according to a new survey.
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A new report shows that the economic benefits from open RAN could reach at least US$285 billion in only 10 years, as networks are disaggregated.
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Rakuten Mobile and its equipment supplier NEC are to work together to promote open RAN networks worldwide.
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The five giant European mobile operators that are working together on open RAN say they will start large-scale rollout next year.
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Millicom has started the first moves to open RAN operation in its mobile networks in Latin America.
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US company Airspan has jumped into the UK government’s call for new mobile suppliers by saying it will expand its presence in the country.
