Unlike traditional RAN, Open RAN decouples hardware and software and focuses on developing technology based on open interfaces and community-developed standards, giving operators more flexibility as they deploy and upgrade their network.
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″ custom_margin=”-15px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”2px||2px||true|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Open RAN concept is about disaggregating the RAN functionality by building networks using a fully programmable software-defined mobile network solution based on open interfaces – radios, base stations, etc. – that runs on commercial, off-the-shelf…
Open RAN promises an alternative to the legacy in the radio access network (RAN), one of the costliest parts of the infrastructure.
The Open RAN Policy Coalition exists to promote policies to advance the adoption of open & interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network as a means to create innovation, spur competition & expand the supply chain for advanced wireless technologies including 5G.
Mavenir joins industry leaders that are part of the Open RAN Policy Coalition to advance the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the RAN, to foster innovation and competition and expand the supply chain for advanced wireless technologies including 5G.
The Open RAN concept and movement is not new – mobile operators and network and technology vendors have been developing solutions, conducting trials and deploying networks for the last few years. The important point is that Open RAN networks are being deployed today by major operators around the world – this is no longer a…
Mavenir is now driving an effort to set up US production facilities for Open RAN radios in the next nine months to a year.
Mavenir answers 17 of your most frequently asked questions about the benefits and differences between Open RAN, O-RAN, and vRAN.
5G will accelerate the variety and volume of data traffic further shattering constrained legacy service delivery models and impacting network economics.
John Baker is a veteran of the mobile industry and sought-after speaker. He leads the 5G team disrupting the market by transforming network economics.
