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, the open RAN company that last year abandoned a US$300 million share flotation plan, has had a $500 million investment from part of the Koch family group.
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The UK is too small to influence to market for telecoms infrastructure, says a new report to the country’s government. And there is no long-term solution to the problem of replacing Huawei kit in the four UK mobile networks.
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Open RAN in Afghanistan, acquisition plans from Digital 9, digital hubs in West Africa and an interview with TSF
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Etisalat is building a cloud-native open radio access network (open RAN) service in Afghanistan.
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Ericsson is to open a collaborative research lab in Ottawa where it will test and co-create new virtualized 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN) technologies.
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Japanese technology company Rakuten, which has launched a cloud-based 5G network, has raised 242 billion yen (US$2.2 billion) by selling stakes to Japan Post, Tencent and Walmart.
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Five of the world’s largest telecoms groups have announced an accelerated programme to implement open 4G and 5G this year. Alan Burkitt-Gray looks at why the field has suddenly opened up
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The Facebook-backed project that is supporting open-source mobile technology has started a new unit to promote private 5G networks.
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TIM — the former Telecom Italia — has joined the alliance last month between four giant European groups to work together on open radio access networks (open RANs) for mobile.
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Four operators in Indonesia have successfully carried out the first trial of open-source radio technology, a technique some see as bringing down the cost of mobile services.
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Telefonica UK's O2 has completed a successful Open RAN trial on its network with NEC and its partners Altiostar, GigaTera Communications and Supermicro, among others.
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President Joe Biden has confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel as the person who will chair the US telecoms regulator.
