Editor’s note: The telecommunications sector continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in 5G, the emergence of 5G Advanced, the growing adoption of Open RAN and the integration of AI into network operations. Given the high volume of industry developments, the RCR news brief...
Mobile World Congress (MWC) is just behind us with the focus on how incredibly quickly the digital era is expanding. Telcos are becoming more customer-centric service operators. And while disruptive technologies continue to impact the industry, key trends will become more apparent, including mobile...
If the rollout of 5G technology is a game of two halves, as it is often described, as network technologies are deployed and upgraded in global 5G systems, and as a long-tail of carrier firms catches up with the leading pack, then the next...
AT&T’s four Open RAN pillars—open basebands, third-party radio integration, cloud RAN, and advanced network management
In a landmark deal that signaled the maturity of Open RAN for major brownfield communications service providers (CSPs), AT&T in 2023 announced it would spend more than $14 billion over...
AT&T network CTO Yigal Elbaz on AI, Open RAN and how MWC trends from past years are playing out
RCR Wireless News caught up with Yigal Elbaz, AT&T's SVP of technology and network services and network CTO for AT&T Services, at Mobile World Congress in...
Ahead of Mobile World Congress, Verizon put out a good bit of news, most of which speaks broadly to how it’s laying the groundwork for its long-term network evolution. To briefly call a few out:
In January, the company delineated six tech trends to watch...
Through its energy-efficient RU, Fujitsu will support Rakuten Mobile’s rollout of 5G commercial services across Japan
Japanese carrier Rakuten Mobile announced it will begin deploying base stations utilizing radio units (RU) developed by tech firm Fujitsu, as the telco accelerates the expansion of its 5G...
Rakuten Symphony launched the Real Open RAN Licensing Program last year with the goal to democratize global RAN technology
Rakuten Symphony has signed its first three agreements related to its Real Open RAN Licensing Program. Cisco Systems, Airspan Networks and Tech Mahindra have all signed...
Under the deal, Bell Canada will roll out Nokia’s Cloud RAN solution, which is designed to be compatible with both existing and future O-RAN systems
Bell Canada and Nokia have expanded their collaboration to include Cloud RAN deployment and the groundwork for Open RAN integration,...
Electro Rent's intellirent unit focused on testing solutions for the power, data center and renewable energy markets
Test equipment distributor Electro Rent is selling its intellirent business, which focuses on test equipment for power generation and distribution, data center and renewable energy, to private equity firm...
Verizon is using Qualcomm’s RIC platform to support an AI-powered energy-saving app from Samsung
Verizon, in a major Open RAN move, announced today it is using the Qualcomm RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) from the vendor's new brand Dragonwing — also announced today — in combination...
For operators, Xeon 6 with performance cores supports vRAN acceleration and edge AI use cases
As Intel goes through a leadership transition and rumors of a potential split between the foundry and products businesses make the rounds, the company made a major step in developing...
Kyocera said the alliance will focus on ensuring interoperability among vendors to provide telecom operators with greater flexibility in terms of network deployment
Kyocera Corporation has announced the establishment of the O-RU Alliance, an initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of Open RAN (O-RAN) technology...
MasOrange said its 5G network now covers nearly 90% of the Spanish population across more than 3,700 municipalities
MasOrange, Spain’s largest mobile operator as a result of the merger between local carriers Orange Spain and Masmovil, achieved total revenues of 7.388 billion euros ($7.724 billion)...
As part of the agreement, Nokia will supply O-RAN-compliant 5G AirScale equipment
Finnish vendor Nokia has announced a four-year contract extension with Orange France with the aim of enhancing its 5G radio infrastructure using Nokia’s energy-efficient AirScale portfolio.
In a release, Nokia said that the new...
Standards body ATIS has released an updated version of its Open RAN Minimum Viable Profile (Open RAN MVP), or minimum, common technical requirements for North American operators.
The initial Open RAN MVP, a common set of baseline capabilities that vendors can use as indicative of...
Rakuten Mobile, which operates a nationwide O-RAN-based network in Japan, will collaborate with RU vendors selected by the NTIA
Mobile operator Rakuten Mobile has announced its participation in deploying open radio units (RUs) developed by U.S.-based companies.
In a release, the Japanese carrier noted that this...
Chunghwa Telecom noted that MTI was awarded nearly $35 million in funding from NTIA
Taiwanese operator Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has teamed up with Microelectronics Technology (MTI) to become one of the seven global recipients selected under the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Notice...
The Ericsson RAN Energy Cockpit rApp drives radio- and system-level energy efficiency with visualization, automated root cause analysis, and resolution capabilities
As communications service providers (CSPs) invest in the evolution to cloud-native, open radio access network (RAN) technologies, Ericsson has emerged as a clear leader...
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a two part contributed article — make sure to read Part 1 here first.
A new approach denoted as Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS) for Open RAN is democratizing testing for emerging Open RAN technology vendors by providing them with rapid...
The shift toward Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) infrastructure, built on interoperable technologies from multiple vendors, is accelerating. To unlock the full potential of Open RAN — delivering cost efficiency, performance enhancements and greater flexibility — it's crucial to encourage innovative, agile technology...
SOLiD said that this funding aims to accelerate the development of SOLiD's Open RAN technology for neutral-host, in-building 5G networks
SOLiD, an U.S. provider of in-building mobile coverage solutions, has been awarded a $27.68 million grant by the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)...
As a new generation of technology replaces legacy networks, there are opportunities for increasing efficiency, and therefore, sustainability of networks. In the current shift from 4G to 5G, operators are also finding additional possibilities for better efficiency, through the use of cloud technology, the...
The shift toward Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) infrastructure, built on interoperable technologies from multiple vendors, is accelerating. To unlock the full potential of Open RAN - delivering cost efficiency, performance enhancements, and greater flexibility - it's crucial to encourage innovative, agile technology...
