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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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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Deutsche Telekom has taken a clear step towards the adoption of cloud-native 5G services, working with one of the main suppliers to the emerging open RAN business.
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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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Altice takes BT stake; Colony Capital rebrands; QTS breaks records; and Ivo Ivanov talks Space-IX
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Italian operator TIM has set up an open RAN test and integration lab in the city of Turin.
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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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Rakuten Mobile and its equipment supplier NEC are to work together to promote open RAN networks worldwide.
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Vodafone and Qualcomm Technologies will partner to develop the technical blueprint for equipment suppliers to deliver 5G networks using Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology.
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TIM has deployed its first open RAN network following an agreement between five European operators earlier this year to work together on new network technology.
