The virtualization of cellular networks has been ongoing for some time. But virtualizing the Radio Access Network (RAN) has always been an enigma and was
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Categories 5G, cloud RAN, Network Infrastructure, Nokia, O-RAN Alliance, Open-RAN, Telecom Infra Project, Telefonica, Vodafone, vRAN
Sensing open RAN opportunity, Nokia steps on the gas
Nokia expects “full suite” of O-RAN interfaces available in 2021 Adding on to a recent refresh of its virtualized, cloud-based RAN solutions, Nokia today, after weeks
5G is meant to be flexible so its radio access network should be too Nokia is unique compared to its competitors Ericsson and Huawei in that
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Categories 5G, Altiostar, Cisco, Network Infrastructure, Open-RAN, Rakuten Mobile, Software, vRAN, WWT
Open vRAN ‘blueprint’ basis of integrated 5G bundle
Cisco, Altiostar, WWT creating vRAN hardware/software/services bundle to drive 5G deployment Building a virtualized radio access network built of best-of-breed components made interoperable through the work
Mavenir announces availability of 4G/5G open RAN solution This week Richardson, Texas-based vendor Mavenir announced the “launch and availability” of a 4G- and 5G-compatible virtualized radio
Report: Carriers will follow traditional DAS approach to large venues; open RAN a big opportunity for enterprise connectivity This is by no means new information but
Multi-vendor, open RAN deployment from NTT DoCoMo highlights momentum For mobile network operators looking to upgrade to 5G, the vendor community is dominated by a limited
SOLiD’s Ken Sandfeld shares O-RAN outlook The move towards fully-interoperable, multi-vendor radio access networks is more of a marathon than a sprint, with operators and vendors
RAN virtualization changes 5G network economics LONDON–“One of the challenges as we roll into 5G is thinking the old way. To change economics, to change the
Open RAN development will change carrier/vendor dynamics, set the stage for disruption LONDON–For mobile network operators looking to upgrade to 5G, the vendor community is dominated
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Huawei has 40 5G contracts Chinese vendor Huawei has already secured 40 contracts to build and operate 5G networks, the company’s rotating CEO, Ken Hu said.
Network densification is about a lot more than beefing up macro sites and deploying new small cells. Connecting all of these radio sites and tying them back
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Categories Artesyn, MEC, Network Infrastructure, NFV, RAN, SDN, Software-defined networks (SDN), Sponsored, vRAN, White Paper
Artesysn White Paper: Virtualizing the RAN and Edge Computing – How carriers can take advantage of vRAN, C-RAN and MEC
There are significant changes taking place in radio access networks and at the edge of telecom networks. With so many ways to implement 5G, multi-access
The 5G networks of tomorrow will need to strike the right balance of products and solutions in order to address the complexities of rolling out