OpenRAN
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Orange has deployed OpenRAN nodes connected to a cloud-native 5G standalone (SA) core network to make a successful data connection. -
Network API exposure is a top five priority for 73% of communication service providers (CSPs), who are turning to open APIs (application programming interface), and SDK (software development kits) to enable software developers to create programmes that offer 5G services to customers.
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Ericsson is boosting its Open RAN and Cloud RAN ecosystem through a partnership with US-based AMD.
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Nokia has announced the launch of anyRAN as it aims to drive Cloud RAN partnerships.
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Juniper and Vodafone along with Parallel Wireless has achieved a successful field trial, delivering Open RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) on a network.
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Vodafone has built a prototype 5G network using a Raspberry Pi computer that can serve a home or office.
Forthcoming events
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IBM and Airspan Networks have announced plans to collaborate on the launch of a 5G-enabled Open RAN testbed.
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US company Viavi Solutions is working with Capgemini on a 5G and open RAN test laboratory, to be based in Portugal.
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The development of Open Radio Access Networks will bring big benefits to the UK economy, writes Sally Bament, VP, cloud and service provider marketing at Juniper Networks
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Ontix, a company building small-scale wireless networks in the UK, is to pilot open RAN technology inside buildings.
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Japanese vendors Fujitsu and NEC are collaborating to ensure their open RAN 5G equipment works together.
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The US regulator has named the cities of Boston and Raleigh as innovation zones for the development of 5G and open RAN technologies.
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Japanese group Rakuten is transforming itself into a vendor as well as an operator with an agreed bid for Altiostar, valuing the vendor at US$1 billion.
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Five Middle East mobile operators have announced they are working together to push forward their work towards open RAN technology in their networks.
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Vodafone and Mavenir said today they are working on a small cell solution based on open RAN technology, to provide indoor 4G connectivity for business customers.
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Orange has announced what it calls “the network of the future”, an experimental cloud-based network that it hopes will eventually provide “ambient connectivity”.
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Deutsche Telekom has switched on its first open RAN service, in the north German town of Neubrandenburg.
