The Open RAN Lab in Berlin, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport, aims to develop and test the innovative network technology.
In a virtual fireside chat, 1&1 and Rakuten shared information about the current state of Open RAN and discussed issues relating to security and sustainability.
The security of network components from China remains controversial. Network operators are now faced with having to remove equipment supplied by HUAWEI.
dish has made its Open-RAN Smart 5G network available in over 120 cities in the US. In 2023, their wireless service will expand to include even more cities.
dish is the Open-RAN pioneer in the USA. The network operator is relying on antenna technology and software from Samsung for the roll-out of “SMART 5G”.
In December 2021, 1&1 successfully announced two important partnerships for the expansion of 1&1 O-RAN: Vantage Towers and sister company 1&1 Versatel.