VODAFONE TESTS NEW NETWORK TECH IN UK IN CHALLENGE TO ‘BIG THREE’ SUPPLIERS

Chief Executive Nick Read said it was ready to fast track Open RAN into Europe as it sought to expand its list of vendors. “Open RAN improves the network economics enabling us to reach more people in rural communities and that supports our goal to build digital societies in which no one is left behind,” he said on Sunday.

Vodafone said it was working with companies including U.S.-based Parallel Wireless and Mavenir and UK-based Lime Microsystems on Open RAN technology.

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