Open Radio Access Network technology relevant to mobile connectivity and connected transport.
Rakuten Mobile to deploy 3,000 O-RAN massive MIMO radios
Rakuten Mobile has announced plans to deploy about 3,000 32T32R O-RAN massive MIMO radios in Japan, has forecast roughly 7% throughput gains in dense urban locations, and has reported smooth integration with its O-RAN-based network architecture.
Samsung and Orange to expand European vRAN and Open RAN deployments
Samsung and Orange will expand their European vRAN and Open RAN deployment from pilots to more sites in 2026, integrating Samsung’s AI-supported platform with Intel Xeon processors and Orange’s network infrastructure.
Federated cloud-edge orchestration for Industry 4.0
Reply Adeptic contributes to IPCEI-CIS and 8RA projects to develop a federated cloud-edge orchestration platform enabling multi-vendor, multi-network AI-driven lifecycle management and interoperability for industrial deployments.
Vodafone Partners with Wind River for Open RAN in Germany
Vodafone has selected Wind River to support its Open RAN deployment in Germany, utilising Wind River Cloud Platform for scalable edge network management starting early 2026.
Nokia Licenses Juniper's RIC Technology to Enhance 5G and 6G AI
Nokia has licensed Juniper's RAN Intelligent Controller technology and absorbed its 45-person team to enhance its AI-driven MantaRay platform, supporting multi-vendor 5G and preparing for 6G networks.
JTower Develops Japan's First O-RAN-Based Shared 5G Radio
JTower has developed Japan's first Open RAN-compatible shared 5G Sub6 radio equipment, enabling multi-operator infrastructure sharing to reduce costs and support 5G network scalability.
Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait to Pilot Cloud-Native O-RAN
Rakuten Symphony and Zain Kuwait have signed an MoU to pilot Kuwait's first cloud-native O-RAN deployment for 5G Standalone sites, with plans for broader commercial rollouts.
Qualcomm Unveils 6G Development Strategies at MWC
Qualcomm outlines its dual-track approach for 6G, focusing on spectrum efficiency and integrating AI to enhance network capabilities and operations.
ANDREW Focuses on Indoor Open RAN for Enterprise Solutions
ANDREW, an Amphenol company, aims to enhance indoor connectivity through open RAN, capitalising on new opportunities within enterprise markets and public venues.
Airspan Acquires Jabil's Open RAN Assets for Expansion
Airspan Networks has acquired Jabil's open RAN assets, enhancing its focus on the public 5G market while strengthening its position as a wireless network solutions provider.
Rakuten Mobile and Fujitsu Collaborate on 5G Deployment
Rakuten Mobile partners with Fujitsu to deploy energy-efficient 5G base stations, utilising advanced technology to enhance service coverage and operational efficiency across Japan.
Ericsson launches Open RAN app to improve mobile-network energy efficiency
Ericsson’s RAN Energy Cockpit rApp uses AI-driven analysis, visualisation and automated recommendations to help communications providers reduce radio-access-network energy consumption and operating costs without affecting service quality.
SOLiD Receives NTIA Grant for O-RAN Development Project
SOLiD secures a $27.68 million grant to advance Open RAN technology for neutral-host in-building 5G networks, enhancing scalability and cost-effectiveness.
Open RAN fronthaul testing requires automated, multi-vendor validation
Industry experts say Open RAN fronthaul testing remains complex because of specification options, compliance gaps and multi-vendor interoperability risks. They call for automated conformance, performance and end-to-end testing to improve reliability and reduce manual error.
5G-STARDUST Project Aims for Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial Network Convergence
The 5G-STARDUST project seeks to integrate terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks to enhance telecommunications capabilities and support the transition to 6G systems.
KDDI and Samsung Collaborate on Virtualized Open RAN
KDDI selects Samsung to provide virtualized Open RAN solutions, enhancing network efficiency and performance in Japan starting 2025.
Testing highlights performance differences between Open RAN platforms
Signals Research Group tested Open RAN distributed and radio units under varied radio conditions, finding significant differences in throughput, sensitivity and coverage between vendor platforms.
Viavi opens VALOR facility for Open RAN testing
Viavi has opened VALOR, a pay-as-you-go Open RAN testing facility funded by a $21.7 million US government grant. The lab supports interoperability, performance and security testing and is planned to handle more than 500 O-RAN and 3GPP test cases.
Vodafone and 1&1 Initiate National Roaming Partnership
Vodafone and 1&1 have launched a national roaming agreement to enhance mobile coverage for 1&1 customers across Germany, utilising Vodafone's network infrastructure.
Digital Catapult Launches O-RAN Energy Efficiency Program
Digital Catapult has initiated a program to improve energy efficiency in Open RAN networks, collaborating with various organisations to develop innovative solutions.
IS-Wireless to Deploy Private 5G Network at University of York
IS-Wireless to install private 5G network at University of York for research projects, improving telecommunications technologies. The network will support creating and testing xApps for enhanced mobile communications.
US telecoms outline 2024 capital spending and 5G network plans
A review of US telecoms’ capital plans details billions in network investment, including Verizon and T-Mobile 5G and 4G expansion, AT&T’s Open RAN rollout, fibre deployment and cable-network upgrades.
Rohde & Schwarz and VIAVI Offer O-RU Conformance Test Solutions
Rohde & Schwarz and Viavi Solutions have expanded their collaboration to offer advanced O-RU testing solutions for radio equipment manufacturers competing for US Department of Commerce funding programs, supporting O-RAN ALLIANCE standards and energy efficiency verification.
Airspan selected for UK private-5G smart-city project
Airspan Networks secures £95 million in funding to provide RAN infrastructure for Sunderland's smart-city project with Boldyn Networks. The deployment of Airspan's small cells enhances connectivity for various sectors, showcasing Sunderland's progress in smart city development.
IS-Wireless Provides Private 5G Solution to Fraunhofer HHI
IS-Wireless to deploy private 5G network at Fraunhofer HHI in Germany for CampusOS initiative, enhancing industrial applications like Industry 4.0. Collaboration aims to enable open 5G campus networks in Europe.
Vodafone and i2CAT Foundation Collaborate on Automated O-RAN Management System Development
Vodafone partners with i2CAT to leverage Open-RAN for multi-vendor management system, enhancing fault response and cybersecurity. Focus on automation to reduce costs and improve threat detection for secure networks.
Orange and Vodafone expand shared O-RAN pilot in Romania
Orange and Vodafone expand their O-RAN network pilot project in Romania, with Samsung providing vRAN software supporting multi-RAT technology. The move towards virtualizing 2G networks aligns with European requirements as 3G network closures approach.
NTT Docomo to Launch NTT Docomo Global Subsidiary for Global Expansion
NTT Docomo announces the creation of subsidiary NTT Docomo Global to oversee global business operations, offering application services and operator-enabling solutions for telecom operators. Initial focus on Southeast Asia and North America.
Testing Timing and Synchronization in Open RAN Networks
Open RAN technology advancements drive the need for precise testing and measurement of timing and synchronization in telecom networks. Standards compliance and rigorous testing ensure performance and reliability in multi-vendor radio systems.
KT Corp. and Nokia Collaborate on 6G Technology Research
KT and Nokia are partnering to research 6G technology, focusing on Open RAN and ultra-wideband wireless access. The collaboration aims to lead in telecommunications technology development for the 6G era.
Viavi Joins OpenAirInterface Software Alliance to Advance Open-Source Solutions for 5G Networks
Viavi's partnership with OpenAirInterface aims to advance open-source software for 5G networks, enhancing interoperability and quality. The collaboration with OSA and industry leaders drives innovation in the wireless network industry.
