Altiostar Networks is a technology company that specializes in developing and supplying virtualized, cloud-native, and open radio access network (RAN) solutions for mobile network operators (MNOs). Founded in 2011, Altiostar is headquartered in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, USA. Its innovative solutions are designed to help MNOs reduce costs, increase network flexibility, and accelerate the deployment of advanced wireless technologies such as 4G and 5G.
Altiostar’s open RAN solutions are based on the principle of disaggregating the hardware and software components of the traditional RAN architecture. By leveraging open interfaces and adopting a software-centric approach, Altiostar enables mobile operators to deploy networks with greater scalability and agility while reducing dependence on proprietary hardware.
Key features of Altiostar’s offerings include:
- Virtualized RAN (vRAN) solutions: Altiostar’s vRAN solutions are designed to help operators deploy and manage radio access networks more efficiently, leveraging virtualization technologies and a cloud-native architecture.
- OpenRAN: Altiostar promotes open RAN standards to enable a more competitive and innovative ecosystem in the mobile networking space. OpenRAN allows operators to mix and match components from different vendors, enabling greater flexibility and cost-efficiency.
- Network Function Virtualization (NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN): Altiostar’s solutions are based on NFV and SDN principles, which help operators to better utilize network resources and scale their networks more effectively.
- Multi-vendor interoperability: Altiostar’s open RAN solutions are designed to work seamlessly with equipment and components from multiple vendors, encouraging a competitive and diverse ecosystem that promotes innovation and cost reduction.
- Centralized and Distributed RAN architectures: Altiostar supports both centralized and distributed RAN architectures, allowing operators to choose the best approach for their specific network needs and deployment scenarios.
Altiostar’s solutions have been deployed by several major MNOs around the world, and the company has formed partnerships with leading industry players to promote the adoption of open RAN solutions in the telecommunications market.
