1&1 has begun to roll out its 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) service in Frankfurt and Karlsruhe.
Open RAN
Open RAN allows operators to mix and match components and software from different suppliers in their towers and base stations. This may boost competition and innovation and could speed of 5G rollout.
Rakuten and NEC launch commercial Open RAN site on Virgin Media O2’s network
The deployment will take place in the Northamptonshire region.
Vodafone targets Open RAN in 30% of its European network sites by 2030
The operator made the announcement at Mobile World Congress 2022 in Barcelona.
Vodafone UK switches on first OpenRAN site
The operator plans to have 2,500 OpenRAN sites by 2027.
UK Government targets 35% of traffic over Open RAN by 2030
The announcement came in a joint statement from the country’s mobile operators and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport.
European Operators urge action on OpenRAN
Five of Europe’s biggest operators have released a report which calls on policymakers, EU Member States, and industry stakeholders to collaborate and urgently prioritise Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN).
Open RAN lab to open in Germany
A new innovation lab called i14y will be opened in Germany with the support of the Federal Government.
Nokia restarts O-RAN Alliance work
Nokia has resumed its technical contribution to the O-RAN alliance after the group announced assurances its work complied with US regulation.
Telefonica and NEC announce open RAN trials in Spain, Germany, the UK and Brazil
Telefonica and NEC have announced the launch of an Open-RAN live pilot in four global markets.
Nokia pauses O-RAN alliance work due to fear of US penalties
Nokia has informed the O-RAN alliance that it is suspending technical work in the group, due to fears over US penalties.
