RAN & Open RAN News
All the latest radio access network (RAN) and open RAN news involving BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Vendor Voice
Ciena: Balancing patience and vision for Open RAN success
True benefits of Open RAN will come from sustainable innovation rather than short-term savings, according to senior Ciena figures.
Network & Infrastructure
NEC flags open RAN “caution” among brownfield operators
Senior exec blames open RAN timidity on “delayed validation”.
Network & Infrastructure
DT weighs in on disaggregation pain points
NGMN IC&E 2022: integration, operating model, and skills seen as top challenges.
Network & Infrastructure
BT’s Howard Watson: ‘we have work to do’ on disaggregation
CTO flags interoperability, integration, and security issues at NGMN IC&E 2022.
Network & Infrastructure
VM O2 takes open RAN to next stage
Virgin Media O2 switches on first live open RAN sites.
Network & Infrastructure
Chema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone eyes open RAN integration evolution
Head of Open RAN Francisco Martín outlines Group’s vision for systems integration.
Network & Infrastructure
How 1&1 adds up for Rakuten Symphony
Germany’s new mobile network operator opts for disruptive tech and operations model, but can it make waves in a mature market?
Public Affairs
TPG-Telstra deal will “re-monopolise” the market, claims Optus
Optus says regional RAN sharing proposal by rivals will damage economy, with negative connotations for consumers.
Interview
Rakuten Symphony turns up the volume in Europe
After setting up shop in France, Germany, and the UK, Symphony puts out welcome mat for software companies to join its Symworld marketplace.
Interview
Rakuten Symphony woos European startups
TelcoTitans interviews Geoff Hollingworth, Chief Marketing Officer at Rakuten Mobile’s next-gen cloud connectivity platform spinout. After setting up shop in France, Germany, and UK, Symphony puts out welcome mat for software companies to join its Symworld marketplace.