Open RAN

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The rise of edge networking and distributed applications exponentially increases the attack surface for both the enterprise and Telecom infrastructure. EnterpriseWeb and Fortinet have partnered on award-winning solutions that continuously observe, manage and secure 5G multi-access edge computing (MEC) end-to-end. Together, EnterpriseWeb and Fortinet are providing an intelligent SASE solution that provides end-to-end protection spanning network infrastructure (control plane), network traffic (user plane), and application security. To see the advanced capabilities in action, watch the replay of their latest demo in collaboration with Intel, Microsoft and KX – “Secure Dev-centric Networking with CAMARA APIs”.
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The rise of edge networking and distributed applications exponentially increases the attack surface for both the enterprise and Telecom infrastructure. EnterpriseWeb and Fortinet have partnered on award-winning solutions that continuously observe, manage and secure 5G multi-access edge computing (MEC) end-to-end. Together, EnterpriseWeb and Fortinet are providing an intelligent SASE solution that provides end-to-end protection spanning network infrastructure (control plane), network traffic (user plane), and application security. To see the advanced capabilities in action, watch the replay of their latest demo in collaboration with Intel, Microsoft and KX – “Secure Dev-centric Networking with CAMARA APIs”.
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Nokia and stc leveraged Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus to demonstrate the capabilities of O-RAN in revolutionizing 5G Private Wireless Networks. This collaboration not only showcases the potential for digital transformation across industries but also sets a new benchmark in the deployment of cloud-native 5G solutions.
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Nokia and stc leveraged Microsoft Azure Operator Nexus to demonstrate the capabilities of O-RAN in revolutionizing 5G Private Wireless Networks. This collaboration not only showcases the potential for digital transformation across industries but also sets a new benchmark in the deployment of cloud-native 5G solutions.
Magazine
Explore the pivotal role of DSPs in 5G network security, addressing the challenges and strategies for a secure digital future in this comprehensive guide.
Magazine
Explore the pivotal role of DSPs in 5G network security, addressing the challenges and strategies for a secure digital future in this comprehensive guide.
Magazine
AI means many things to many people. Under the radar however, AI is emerging as the change agent in the RAN marketplace. Through direct and indirect means, AI and ML technologies are injecting diversity into the RAN vendor landscape. AI is not new to RAN. What is new is the combination of AI and RAN-disaggregation initiatives such as Open RAN, SDN and NFV. Established leaders, companies with telecom pedigree, consulting majors and startups are some of the notable stakeholders looking to leverage AI in the RAN. As a consequence, there is a very real probability that cellular operators will have real choices in their RAN design and deployment endeavors.
Magazine
AI means many things to many people. Under the radar however, AI is emerging as the change agent in the RAN marketplace. Through direct and indirect means, AI and ML technologies are injecting diversity into the RAN vendor landscape. AI is not new to RAN. What is new is the combination of AI and RAN-disaggregation initiatives such as Open RAN, SDN and NFV. Established leaders, companies with telecom pedigree, consulting majors and startups are some of the notable stakeholders looking to leverage AI in the RAN. As a consequence, there is a very real probability that cellular operators will have real choices in their RAN design and deployment endeavors.
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The European body said the approval is conditional upon full compliance with a commitments package offered by Orange and MasMovil The European Commission has approved the proposed creation of a joint venture by Spanish telcos Orange and MasMovil. In a release, the European body said the approval is conditional upon full compliance with a commitments The post European Commission clears Orange-MasMovil merger appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
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The European body said the approval is conditional upon full compliance with a commitments package offered by Orange and MasMovil The European Commission has approved the proposed creation of a joint venture by Spanish telcos Orange and MasMovil. In a release, the European body said the approval is conditional upon full compliance with a commitments The post European Commission clears Orange-MasMovil merger appeared first on RCR Wireless News.
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TELUS to supercharge its 5G network using Samsung’s vRAN 3.0 and Open RAN solutions — improving performance, energy efficiency and flexibility for future enhancements Samsung Media Release | Feb 15, The post TELUS Partners With Samsung To Build Canada’s First 5G Virtualized RAN, Open RAN Network appeared first on 5G Americas.
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TELUS to supercharge its 5G network using Samsung’s vRAN 3.0 and Open RAN solutions — improving performance, energy efficiency and flexibility for future enhancements Samsung Media Release | Feb 15, The post TELUS Partners With Samsung To Build Canada’s First 5G Virtualized RAN, Open RAN Network appeared first on 5G Americas.
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Vodafone, in collaboration with AMD, today announced that the three companies have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors enabling Open RAN technology, a first for the industry.
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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Vodafone, in collaboration with AMD, today announced that the three companies have successfully demonstrated an end-to-end call with the latest AMD processors enabling Open RAN technology, a first for the industry.
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Explore the transformative impact of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $42 million investment in Open RAN and wireless technology development through the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.
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Explore the transformative impact of the Biden-Harris Administration’s $42 million investment in Open RAN and wireless technology development through the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.
Podcast
In this session, we delved into the ongoing debate surrounding the rollout of Open RAN technology and its relation to the future of 6G. Industry participants have raised concerns about rushing the deployment of Open RAN and argue that waiting for 6G could provide a more organic implementation. Our panelists critically examined these viewpoints, exploring whether they hold merit and considering the potential implications for the industry. We discussed real-world deployment examples that challenge this perspective, highlighting successful implementations of Open RAN in existing networks.
Podcast
In this session, we delved into the ongoing debate surrounding the rollout of Open RAN technology and its relation to the future of 6G. Industry participants have raised concerns about rushing the deployment of Open RAN and argue that waiting for 6G could provide a more organic implementation. Our panelists critically examined these viewpoints, exploring whether they hold merit and considering the potential implications for the industry. We discussed real-world deployment examples that challenge this perspective, highlighting successful implementations of Open RAN in existing networks.
Whitepaper
Explore the latest advancements in 5G-Advanced with the ‘3GPP Technology Trends’ whitepaper. Discover how innovations like the Metaverse, RedCap devices, JCAS, and Ambient IoT are shaping the future of telecommunications. Gain insights into the integration of AI/ML in 5G networks and the transition towards 6G.
Whitepaper
Explore the latest advancements in 5G-Advanced with the ‘3GPP Technology Trends’ whitepaper. Discover how innovations like the Metaverse, RedCap devices, JCAS, and Ambient IoT are shaping the future of telecommunications. Gain insights into the integration of AI/ML in 5G networks and the transition towards 6G.
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While Open RAN offers numerous advantages, some stakeholders raise concerns about its security implications. This session delved into the risks and challenges posed by Open RAN deployments and explored strategies to mitigate potential security threats. Industry experts and security professionals shared their insights on best practices for ensuring secure Open RAN implementation while fostering innovation and maintaining an open ecosystem.
Podcast
While Open RAN offers numerous advantages, some stakeholders raise concerns about its security implications. This session delved into the risks and challenges posed by Open RAN deployments and explored strategies to mitigate potential security threats. Industry experts and security professionals shared their insights on best practices for ensuring secure Open RAN implementation while fostering innovation and maintaining an open ecosystem.
Whitepaper
Explore comprehensive whitepaper on ‘Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Mobile Communications Networks’. Get info on advanced strategies for reducing energy consumption in RAN, system architecture innovations like network slicing and Open RAN, and the transformative role of AI/ML. Discover solutions in renewable energy integration, indoor 5G deployment, and RAN sharing to achieve environmental sustainability in the telecom sector.
Whitepaper
Explore comprehensive whitepaper on ‘Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Mobile Communications Networks’. Get info on advanced strategies for reducing energy consumption in RAN, system architecture innovations like network slicing and Open RAN, and the transformative role of AI/ML. Discover solutions in renewable energy integration, indoor 5G deployment, and RAN sharing to achieve environmental sustainability in the telecom sector.
Whitepaper
Explore the dynamic world of Open Radio Access Networks with 5G Americas’ whitepaper, ‘Open RAN Update’. Get details of the transition from traditional, closed architectures to open, interoperable systems in the RAN industry. Understand the decomposition of physical and virtual functions, fostering a diverse supply chain and innovation. Learn about the impact of Open RAN in streamlining network management and enhancing scalability through cloud-native operations and AI/ML applications. This comprehensive analysis covers Open RAN’s evolution, deployment forecasts, architectural updates, security protocols, and interoperability challenges. Ideal for network operators and industry stakeholders, it offers valuable insights into market trends, security enhancements, and the global growth potential of Open RAN networks.
Whitepaper
Explore the dynamic world of Open Radio Access Networks with 5G Americas’ whitepaper, ‘Open RAN Update’. Get details of the transition from traditional, closed architectures to open, interoperable systems in the RAN industry. Understand the decomposition of physical and virtual functions, fostering a diverse supply chain and innovation. Learn about the impact of Open RAN in streamlining network management and enhancing scalability through cloud-native operations and AI/ML applications. This comprehensive analysis covers Open RAN’s evolution, deployment forecasts, architectural updates, security protocols, and interoperability challenges. Ideal for network operators and industry stakeholders, it offers valuable insights into market trends, security enhancements, and the global growth potential of Open RAN networks.
Podcast
This discussion aims to shape the future of 24/7 connectivity for defense forces, ensuring they remain connected, informed, and empowered in the face of evolving challenges. As the modern soldier and battlefield demand uninterrupted connectivity, our experts will delve into the challenges and explore the best tools or combination of tools to meet this critical requirement. Our panelists discuss various options on the table, including private networks on wheels, satellite communication, and Open RAN solutions.
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This discussion aims to shape the future of 24/7 connectivity for defense forces, ensuring they remain connected, informed, and empowered in the face of evolving challenges. As the modern soldier and battlefield demand uninterrupted connectivity, our experts will delve into the challenges and explore the best tools or combination of tools to meet this critical requirement. Our panelists discuss various options on the table, including private networks on wheels, satellite communication, and Open RAN solutions.
Usecase
IS-Wireless collaborates with Riga Technical University to set up a state-of-the-art 5G Open RAN Laboratory. This venture aims to provide a robust network for both educational and expansive research purposes, heralding a new chapter in mobile network research and development.
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IS-Wireless collaborates with Riga Technical University to set up a state-of-the-art 5G Open RAN Laboratory. This venture aims to provide a robust network for both educational and expansive research purposes, heralding a new chapter in mobile network research and development.
Podcast
Explore Radisys’s pivotal role in advancing 5G technology and Open RAN ecosystems. Discover their collaborative efforts with global industry-standard organizations, innovative use cases, and a future vision that fortifies its position as a key player in the global telecom sector, ensuring scalable and flexible network solutions.
Podcast
Explore Radisys’s pivotal role in advancing 5G technology and Open RAN ecosystems. Discover their collaborative efforts with global industry-standard organizations, innovative use cases, and a future vision that fortifies its position as a key player in the global telecom sector, ensuring scalable and flexible network solutions.
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Jio is positioned to take a global leadership role in 6G development, as revealed by Mukesh Ambani. The company’s transformation from telecom to tech, coupled with its 5G achievements and AI aspirations, paints a promising future.
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Jio is positioned to take a global leadership role in 6G development, as revealed by Mukesh Ambani. The company’s transformation from telecom to tech, coupled with its 5G achievements and AI aspirations, paints a promising future.
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Federated Wireless teams up with VMware to launch a private 4G and 5G networks service tailored for enterprises. This collaboration aims to simplify the deployment and management of these networks, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with existing IT environments.
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Federated Wireless teams up with VMware to launch a private 4G and 5G networks service tailored for enterprises. This collaboration aims to simplify the deployment and management of these networks, ensuring optimal performance and seamless integration with existing IT environments.
Whitepaper
Dive deep into how Radisys Corporation is navigating the dynamic landscape of Open RAN and 5G technologies. With their innovative strategies, they are making monumental strides in advancing the deployment and implementation of scalable, flexible, and efficient solutions. Get insights into how they’re leveraging small cells, private networks, and strategic collaborations within the 5G ecosystem.
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Dive deep into how Radisys Corporation is navigating the dynamic landscape of Open RAN and 5G technologies. With their innovative strategies, they are making monumental strides in advancing the deployment and implementation of scalable, flexible, and efficient solutions. Get insights into how they’re leveraging small cells, private networks, and strategic collaborations within the 5G ecosystem.

Open RAN News Feed

What is Open RAN?

In simple terms, Open RAN is an industrial concept that includes; virtualization, automation, and RAN internal open interfaces. Disaggregation and automation of RAN can be achieved in a number of different ways, including by solutions offered by traditional vendors. In this sense, Open RAN can be realized by 3GPP and O-RAN alliance specifications or proprietary non-standard-based solutions.

O-RAN Alliance, in addition to what 3GPP enables, also specifies open RAN internal interfaces between the main building blocks of the radio access networks – Radio Unit (RU), Distributed Unit (DU), and Centralized Unit (CU). This would enable a mix and match between RAN components from different vendors. It is also essential to consider that since RAN is only one part of the mobile network, 3GPP is the only available specification that standardizes end-to-end a fully functional mobile network (2G/3G/4G/5G) that is interoperable and multi-vendor interoperable. O-RAN alliance specifications are only focused on RAN and currently only cover 5G.

The three main building blocks of the RAN are:

  • Radio Unit (RU) – it transmits, receives, amplifies, and digitizes the radio frequencies. It is located near or integrated into the antenna.
  • Distributed Unit (DU) – it is responsible for real-time L1 and L2 scheduling functions. In a centralized 5G cloud RAN deployment, the DU’s physical and software layers are hosted in a central office or an edge cloud data center.
  • Centralized Unit (CU) – it is responsible for non-real-time L2 and L3 functions. In a centralized 5G cloud RAN deployment, the CU physical and software layers can be co-located with the DU or hosted in the regional cloud data center.

O-RAN alliance specifications that build on top of 3GPP RAN specifications add additional functions and open RAN internal interfaces. If based on a specification like the O-RAN alliance, these functions and interfaces can potentially ensure multi-vendor interoperability and hence allow network operators to mix and match RAN internal components.

To achieve multi-vendor interoperability, individual vendors that offer products compliant with O-RAN alliance specifications must perform interoperability tests between different vendors’ solutions (and future software updates) that may or may not be built on proprietary vendor implementations. Mobile network operators can have integrated RAN products in one portion of the network and O-RAN-compliant RAN products in another geographical part of the network.

Additionally, the disaggregated hardware and software RAN components enable the network operator to upgrade software functionality without ripping out & replacing the underlying physical infrastructure, i.e., future-proof their 5G hardware infrastructure investments.

However, since RAN disaggregation is possible in several ways, this possibility can be realized based on 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, or proprietary solutions. In other words, if this objective OpenRAN as defined by O-RAN alliance specifications is not the only avenue to achieve this outcome and the presence of RAN internal interfaces is not a necessary condition to achieve benefits associated with virtualization and automation of RAN.

 

What is Radio Access Network (RAN)?

The radio access network (RAN) is one of the domains in a mobile network that is part of the mobile ecosystem. RAN connects end-user devices to the mobile network over radio waves. RAN consists of a number of functional parts that are implemented through hardware and software components. RAN makes up one of the more significant expenditures of the mobile network, while from an end-user perspective, RAN makes up between 3-4% of wireless revenues (the sum of end-users spending on mobile services).

Large network equipment vendors traditionally sell RAN as integrated solutions where the radio, hardware, and software components are tightly integrated, and the RAN internal interfaces are proprietary (not open).  3GPP today allows operators to mix and match different RAN suppliers across different geographical areas but does not allow an operator to use different suppliers of discrete RAN components on a single cell site installation. To swap out a RAN supplier of integrated solutions or of a proprietary OpenRAN solution is resource-demanding for a mobile network operator. The economic trade-off: performance of integrated solutions versus flexibility of multi-vendor interoperable OpenRAN solutions is a choice that mobile network operators face.

Due to the integrated nature of the traditional RAN equipment and interfaces, or proprietary OpenRAN solutions, the network operators cannot mix and match RAN subcomponents from different vendors, this does not preclude an operator from mixing and matching different vendors across different geographical footprints as most operators today have several RAN vendors in addition to where OpenRAN is being introduced in regional test deployments. Multiple industry forums are working to overcome the limitation to enable interoperability between multi-vendor RAN components while at the same time matching the performance of integrated RAN solutions.

 

What is vRAN?

Radio access network functions designed and implemented as virtual network functions (VNFs) are termed virtual RAN (vRAN).

In the vRAN solution

  • The radio unit still runs on proprietary hardware.
  • The baseband unit can run on the commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) server instead of proprietary hardware. The software that runs on the baseband unit is virtualized to run on the COTS server.
  • The interfaces between the RAN subcomponents are proprietary.

To summarize, vRAN offers the benefits of Open RAN associated with virtualization and automation but is still implemented on proprietary hardware and proprietary interfaces and does not allow for mix and match of RAN hardware and software.

 

What is Cloud RAN?

Cloud RAN is a virtualized radio access network (vRAN) based on cloud-native architecture. Cloud RAN architecture supports cloud-native characteristics such as containerization, microservices, and CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous deployment). This means that on top of vRAN, Cloud RAN also allows for the implementation of vendor-specific software on general-purpose hardware. In this sense, it offers one avenue to mix and match suppliers in parts of the RAN hardware and software. Open RAN benefits associated with virtualization and automation can be realized without the introduction of open RAN internal interfaces.

 

What is O-RAN? What is the O-RAN Alliance?

O-RAN ((Open Radio Access Networkrefers to the O-RAN alliance and the specifications defined by the O-RAN alliance. O-RAN Alliance is defining specifications to make radio access networks open, intelligent, virtualized, and fully interoperable. O-RAN alliance’s unique contribution compared to the examples above is to add the mix and match possibility of vendors of discrete RAN components.

AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, NTT DOCOMO, and Orange founded the O-RAN alliance in 2018. It currently has participation from 20+ global mobile operators and 200+ companies (vendors and research and institutions) operating in the radio access network industry.

It is taking 3GPP specifications as a base and extending the specifications in the RAN domain. O-RAN Alliance focusses on the below three streams:

  • Specifications effort, i.e., defining new standards for open and intelligent RAN.
  • O-RAN software community, i.e., driving open software development for the RAN, in cooperation with the Linux Foundation
  • Testing and integration effort, i.e., supporting O-RAN member companies in testing and integrating their O-RAN implementations.

 

What is OpenRAN?

OpenRAN refers to the initiatives driven by the Telecom Infra Project’s (TIP’s) OpenRAN project group.

OpenRAN is accelerating innovation and commercialization in the RAN domain with multi-vendor interoperable products and solutions that are easy to integrate into the operator’s network and are verified for different deployment scenarios. TIP’s OpenRAN program drives the development of disaggregated and interoperable 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G NR (RAN) solutions based on service provider requirements. It has brought together operators, and traditional and emerging vendors leveraging open-source approaches and technologies.

 

What is a RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)?

The RAN Intelligent Controller is a cloud-native central component of an open and virtualized RAN network. In an O-RAN architecture, it enables interoperability across different hardware (O-RU, servers) and software (O-DU/O-CU) components. Thereby, helping operators to optimize and launch new services by allowing them to make the most of network resources. It also helps operators to ease network congestion.

The RIC aligns with 3GPP release 15 and beyond and supports network slicing, eMBMS, MCx, etc. In addition, it features a standardized interface – called the E2 – from the O-CU and O-DU to the RIC. Along that interface, the RIC receives measurements from the RAN about the network’s performance.

It then makes intelligent decisions to improve things like subscriber positioning, handover to a cell, and changing to a different frequency. It adapts any variables to optimize the subscriber experience and network performance.

 

What are the key expectations of Open RAN?

The key expectations of the Open RAN, presuming a multi-vendor interoperable implementation for the mobile operators, include:

  • Virtualization and automation launch new services faster as the dependency on the proprietary hardware is eliminated, which took a long development & deployment cycle, which can be achieved by different implementations, 3GPP, O-RAN, and proprietary without the introduction of RAN internal open interfaces.
  • Reduced dependency on a single vendor for RAN (i.e., decrease vendor lock-in) by leveraging radio access components from multiple vendors (RAN internal open interface)
  • Potentially reduce the RAN cost by increasing price pressure in the procurement of RAN components from an increased choice of vendors.

 

Will Open RAN boost private 5G/LTE deployments?

Private 5G/LTE deployments will benefit from Open RAN. One of the main challenges to the wider adoption of licensed wireless networks is cost, and open RAN may make the difference. The market for private 5G/LTE is anticipated to experience a significant boost over the next five years, according to industry estimates.

 

What are some of the challenges of Open RAN?

Some of the challenges that operators face in deploying Open RAN solutions include:

  • RAN performance gap such as functionality and energy between Integrated RAN solutions and OpenRAN disaggregated solutions, potentially increasing the total cost of ownership.
  • The cost associated with integrating and testing multi-vendor RAN hardware and software components
  • Accountability for issue resolution in cases where root-cause analysis results are inconclusive
  • Increased complexity in management & orchestration of multi-vendor RAN components.

 

Which industry organizations are playing a prominent role in developing Open RAN?

The main organizations driving the evolution of Open RAN include O-RAN Alliance, O-RAN OSC (Linux Foundation), ONF (SD-RAN project), and Telecom Infra Project (TIP).

O-RAN Alliance focuses on use cases, open RAN architecture, open interfaces, and specifications including testing and integration, while O-RAN OSC and the ONF SD-RAN project provide a software base for some of the components such as RIC. O-RAN ALLIANCE members and contributors have committed to evolving radio access networks around the world. Future RANs will be built on a foundation of virtualized network elements, white-box hardware, and standardized interfaces that fully embrace O-RAN’s core principles of intelligence and openness.

Meanwhile, TIP plays a crucial role in aligning the use cases, deployment requirements, vendors and operators so that first, tests can be conducted in labs and field networks, and subsequently, for the acceleration of commercial deployments. Within TIP, the OpenRAN Project Group defines and builds RAN solutions for 2G,3G, 4G, and 5G RAN networks based on general-purpose vendor-neutral hardware, open interfaces & software. The OpenRAN MoU Group was formed by TIP participants DT, Vodafone, Telefonica, Orange, and TIM, who are working to define and develop OpenRAN solutions that can bring the connectivity that the world needs today, and in decades to come. Link to download the whitepaper “BUILDING AN OPEN RAN ECOSYSTEM FOR EUROPE for Europe to lead in this essential innovation” by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telecom Italia (TIM), Telefónica, Vodafone, Nov 2021

 

What is 3GPP?

3GPP was created in December 1998 by signing the “The 3rd Generation Partnership Project Agreement“. The original 3GPP (1998) scope was to produce Technical Specifications and Technical Reports for a 3G Mobile System based on evolved GSM core networks and the radio access technologies they support. The latest 3GPP Scope and Objectives document has evolved from this original Agreement.

The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) unites below telecommunications standard development organizations known as “Organizational Partners.” 

  • ARIB: The Association of Radio Industries and Businesses, Japan
  • ATIS: The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions, USA
  • CCSA: China Communications Standards Association
  • ETSI: The European Telecommunications Standards Institute
  • TSDSI: Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India
  • TTA: Telecommunications Technology Association, Korea
  • TTC: Telecommunication Technology Committee, Japan

It provides its members with a stable environment to produce the Reports and Specifications that define 3GPP technologies.

The project covers cellular telecommunications technologies, including radio access, core network, and service capabilities, which provide a complete system description for mobile telecommunications.  

The 3GPP specifications also provide hooks for non-radio access to the core network and interworking with non-3GPP networks.

3GPP specifications and studies are contribution-driven by member companies, working groups, and the Technical Specification Group level.

The three Technical Specification Groups (TSG) in 3GPP are:

  • Radio Access Networks (RAN),
  • Services & Systems Aspects (SA),
  • Core Network & Terminals (CT

3GPP Technical Specification Group RAN, like other TSGs, ensures that systems based on 3GPP specifications are capable of rapid development and deployment with the provision of global roaming of equipment. Each progressive 3GPP radio access technology aims to reduce complexity and avoid fragmentation of technologies on offer.

3GPP has aligned the industry on the New Radio (NR) and on LTE-Advanced Pro to provide 5G from 3GPP Release 15 onwards. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Image Source: 3GPP – The Mobile Broadband Standard (click image to enlarge)

 

What is Open RAN Policy Coalition?

The Open RAN Policy Coalition has been formed to promote policies that would advance further adoption of the open and interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network (RAN), but this entity does not contribute to any standard or specification work.

 

Open RAN Trials/Launches and Ecosystem Vendors from 2020/21

Please see the 5G Magazine, Open RAN edition for more details. Also, visit Open RAN latest deployments/trials.

Open RAN Asia-Pacific

  • Rakuten has launched 4G, and 5G commercial services based on open RAN architecture in Japan, leveraging multiple vendors’ radios. The key vendors in these deployments include Altiostar, Cisco, Nokia, Intel, IBM Red Hat, OKI, Fujitsu, Ciena, NEC/Netcracker, Qualcomm, Mavenir, Quanta Cloud Technology, Sercomm, Tech Mahindra, Allot, Innoeye, Viavi, Robin.io, Radcom, and Airspan.
  • NTT Docomo commercially deployed Open RAN-based 5G sites in Tokyo in Sept 2020 based on open interfaces (fronthaul and X2 interfaces) specified by O-RAN. The key vendors of this ecosystem include NEC, Samsung, Fujitsu, and Nokia.
  • Reliance Jio is building its own 5G network based on Open RAN technology. It plans to leverage the companies that have India-based manufacturing. Some of the companies that could potentially be part of the Jio 5G ecosystem include SignalChip, Saankhya Labs, Tejas Networks, Sterlite Technologies, and VVDN Technologies. Radisys (acquired by Jio) and Qualcomm are already part of this ecosystem. For Jio’s 4G network, the key vendors include Samsung, Nokia, Ericsson, Ceragon, NEC, Dragonwave, Ciena, Tejas, Airspan, Arista, Cisco, HP, IBM Genband, Dell, RAD, Juniper, F5, and Citrix.
  • Vodafone Idea commercially deployed Open RAN software for 4G services at multiple cell sites in India in Dec 2019. It further expanded open RAN deployments to TDD and massive MIMO sites in selected cities in 2020 with Mavenir.
  • Indosat Ooredoo and Smartfren have conducted TIP OpenRAN based 4G network trials at several sites in Indonesia in 2020, focusing on rural connectivity.
  • Edotco conducted TIP OpenRAN based trial for 4G sites in Malaysia in 2020 to validate the network as a service environment. The plan is to provide wholesale services to mobile service providers such as Celcom Axiata.
  • Optus has deployed an Open RAN-based 4G commercial network for coverage in remote Australia with Parallel Wireless.

Americas

  • AT&T has commercially deployed an Open RAN-based 5G network at few sites in Dallas in Aug 2020 with Ericsson and Samsung. AT&T has also conducted several O-RAN trials to demonstrate a mmWave 5G gNB and open front haul leveraging developments with CommScope and Intel.
  • Dish is building the cloud-native, Open RAN technology-based 5G broadband network that would comply with its O-RAN specifications. The key vendors part of the Dish 5G network ecosystem includes Altiostar, Mavenir, Fujitsu, Intel, Qualcomm, Nokia, VMware, Ciena Blue Planet, Matrixx Hansen Technologies, DigitalRoute, and MTI.
  • Inland Cellular deployed TIP OpenRAN based solution for commercially launching 4G services and laid the foundation for future OpenRAN based 5G services. ExteNet Systems, Parallel Wireless, Dell EMC, and Intel are the key vendors in the Inland 4G OpenRAN deployment.
  • OptimERA is working on open RAN-based LTE services and plans to upgrade the deployment to support 5G services.
  • Telefonica conducted Open RAN technology-based trials for 4G and 5G in Brazil, with Mavenir, Parallel Wireless, Altiostar, Gigatera Communications, Supermicro, Intel, and Xilinx.
  • Internet Para Todos (IPT), a wholesale operator in Peru owned by Telefonica, Facebook, and Latin American banks IDB Invest and CAF Bank, has deployed TIP OpenRAN architecture based commercial 4G mobile broadband for providing connectivity to remote regions. Parallel Wireless is the critical OpenRAN vendor in this deployment.

Europe

  • Vodafone has deployed Open RAN technology for 4G commercial services at 30 rural sites in Ireland via CrowdCell small cell and Lime Microsystems solutions.
  • Vodafone is conducting field/lab trials with Open RAN technology for 4G services with Parallel Wireless and Open CrowdCell, in Italy, Romania, and Spain.
  • VodafoneZiggo is conducting field trials with Open RAN technology for 4G and 5G with NEC and Altiostar.
  • Telefonica conducted Open RAN technology-based trials for 4G and 5G in the UK, with Mavenir, DenseAir (an offshoot of Airspan), and Wavemobile.
  • Vodafone has commercially launched the first OpenRAN 4G site in a rural area at the Royal Welsh Showground in Powys, Wales, the UK, with Mavenir, Dell, Kontron, CrowdCell, and Lime Microsystems.

Middle-East and Africa

  • Etisalat in UAE is conducting TIP OpenRAN based trials for 4G with Parallel Wireless, Altiostar, Cisco, and NEC.
  • Vodacom has conducted trials with TIP OpenRAN in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) with Parallel Wireless.
  • MTN and Vodacom conducted TIP OpenRAN based trials for 4G in Mozambique. Key vendors included Parallel Wireless, Mavenir, CrowdCell, and Lime Microsystems.
  • MTN also conducted 4G trials with TIP OpenRAN in South Africa and deployed TIP-based OpenRAN in Zambia with Parallel Wireless.
  • MTN has ongoing TIP OpenRAN based operations for 4G commercial services in Uganda and Guinea Conakry, with VANU, Parallel Wireless, and NuRAN wireless.

 

Open RAN Trials/Launches – 2022

Please see the 5G Magazine, 5G Magazine Jan edition for Open RAN state as of Dec 2021. See 5G Magazine, Open RAN edition for comprehensive details on Open RAN. Get the latest news on Open RAN here.

BT and Nokia trial Open RAN solution in Hull, UK, to enhance the mobile broadband experience

Jan 26, 2022

BT announced details of a trial in Hull, UK, showcasing the company’s continued dedication to the advancement and implementation of Open RAN technology. The Nokia RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) for Open RAN will be installed across a number of sites by BT to optimize network performance for customers of EE’s mobile network. Link to BT’s press release: here

Vodafone switches on UK’s first 5G Open RAN site

Jan 21, 2022

Vodafone has switched on the UK’s first 5G Open RAN site in Bath, Somerset. The new site is the first of 2,500 planned and marks the beginning of the first scaled Open RAN project in Europe.

In Jun 2021, Vodafone had unveiled its strategic vendors – Dell, NEC, Samsung Electronics, Wind River, Capgemini Engineering, and Keysight Technologies – to jointly deliver the first commercial deployment of Open Radio Access Network (RAN) in Europe. Vodafone’s initial focus will be on the 2,500 sites in the UK that it has committed to Open RAN in October 2020. Link to Vodafone’s press release: here

 

O2 / Telefónica activates Germany’s first Open RAN mini-radio cells

Jan 17, 2022

O2 / Telefónica announced it has activated the first mini-radio cells with innovative Open RAN technology (ORAN) in Munich, Germany. In addition to the very well-developed O2 network, this will provide all O2 customers with even more capacity and higher bandwidths at busy locations in the future. The installation of pure 5G Open RAN mini radio cells (“5G standalone”) will follow later in the year.

With the compact, flexibly deployable latest-generation mini mobile cells, the company is able to increase 5G/4G capacities in the O2 network at high-traffic locations in urban areas faster than before. The mini-radio cells, attached to a building facade on Klenzestraße in Munich’s Gärtnerplatz district, supplement the 4G/5G mobile network installed on rooftops in the city center but do not replace it. Link to O2 / Telefónica’s press release: here

KT, NTT DOCOMO, & Fujitsu Cooperate Test Interoperability for Open RAN in Korea

January 6, 2022

KT Corporation and Fujitsu Limited have completed a verification facility at the KT Research and Development Center in Seoul, South Korea, at which the two companies leveraged Fujitsu’s Open RAN-based 5G base station equipment to test call connection during interoperability trials for open fronthaul successfully. NTT DOCOMO has provided Fujitsu with technical support throughout the project. With the construction of this new test facility, KT will accelerate the introduction of Open RAN technology to Korea’s 5G network.

As a result of their successful collaboration, the three companies have concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (effective date January 6, 2022), centering on the introduction of software-defined virtualized RAN (vRAN) and RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) in alignment with the “5G Open RAN Ecosystem”, an initiative whose participants include NTT DOCOMO and Fujitsu. In this Memorandum of Understanding, the three companies agree to cooperate towards further activities including the construction of an O-RAN test facility and multi-vendor interoperability testing in Korea. Link to Fujitsu’s press release: here

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