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Open RAN continues to transform the telecommunications landscape, fostering innovation, competition, and supplier diversity. As the open RAN revolution gains momentum, governments worldwide are recognizing the immense potential of Open RAN and are taking proactive steps to support its development and adoption. In this post, we’ll delve into recent initiatives and collaborations by governments, emphasizing the international significance of Open RAN.

• On September 14, the UK government, in collaboration with major mobile network operators, issued a joint statement affirming their commitment to Open RAN principles. Their collective goal is to enhance competition and innovation in the telecommunications sector, ultimately improving the security and resilience of critical network infrastructure. Notably, they are aiming for 35% of the UK’s network traffic to be carried over open and interoperable RAN architectures by 2030, a testament to their dedication to the technology’s development.

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Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo contributed to the August edition of 5G Magazine, which was focused on Open RAN.

In her piece, Diane says that Open RAN holds the key to enabling secure and diverse telecoms infrastructure, supporting the advancement of 5G and advanced wireless networks, and fostering innovation and competition in the telecommunications industry. By continuing to work globally with policymakers, standards bodies and industry stakeholders, we can incentivize deployments, unlock funding for Open RAN and foster policies that will usher in a new era of global connectivity to bridge the digital divide, stimulate economic growth, and propel humanity towards a more connected and prosperous future.

She notes that there is a global momentum towards Open RAN, due in part to government support worldwide, which has played a critical role in driving the transition to an … Read More

On June 15, the Open RAN Policy Coalition, along with partner associations Assocham and Keidanren, hosted the Fourth Quad Open RAN Forum in Tokyo, Japan.

As participants in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, the governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. (“Quad governments”) continue to emphasize the importance of secure and trusted infrastructure for 5G and advanced wireless networks, and support vendor diversity across the telecoms ecosystem. Open RAN continues to have a significant role in delivering on these priorities.

The Fourth Quad Forum was a continuation of the Track 1.5 dialogue on Open RAN, a series of events and discussions bringing together government and industry leaders to discuss progress on Open RAN deployments and facilitating innovation in telecoms infrastructure.

Topics covered at the Forum included financing Open RAN deployments at scale, Open RAN opportunities in the Indo-Pacific, and breakout … Read More

On May 20, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan, and President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. of the United States, met for the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit.

In a Joint Leaders’ Statement following the Summit, it was announced that the Quad will partner with the government of Palau to establish a deployment of Open RAN, the first in the Pacific. The goal of this initiative is to modernize Palau’s national mobile network, establish an Open RAN deployment in partnership with local stakeholders, and support its sustainable operation. As part of the agreement, the United States Trade and Development Agency will fund a technical assistance grant to scope the size and scale of the project, the Australian Government will support the project, and Quad partners may provide further support.

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The Open RAN Policy Coalition is excited to partner with the Big 5G Event, a leading annual gathering for North American executives setting their 5G and Cloud strategies for 2024 and beyond. The conference will feature hard-hitting content delivered over three days and shaped by leading analysts from Heavy Reading and Omdia.

The robust event agenda includes discussion tracks on topics like Private Networks in a 5G World and the Evolution Radio Access Networks. Of note, the event will include a panel discussion on From vRAN to Open RAN, featuring speakers from USCellular, AMD, Intel, Radisys and CableLabs; and another discussion on Open RAN System Integration & Lifecycle Management which will include speakers from NTIA, Fujitsu and AT&T, among others.

Many of our members will be in Austin for the Big 5G Event and we hope to see you … Read More

On April 21, the White House National Security Council released a document, “Principles for 6G: OPEN & RESILIENT BY DESIGN,” highlighting the potential for 6G to bridge the digital divide, expand internet access domestically and internationally, and drive applications in areas such as health, energy, transportation and agriculture.

The White House notes that the United States, along with its allies and partners, must take a proactive role in shaping the development of 6G to advance economic and national security interests. This includes ensuring that the 6G environment is technology-neutral and globally competitive, with diverse and resilient supply chains.

The principles included in the document were identified during a full-day workshop, and emphasize the need for a globally competitive, secure, and inclusive 6G ecosystem that prioritizes affordability, accessibility, sustainability and privacy. The principles also underscore the importance of collaboration between government … Read More

Open RAN World 2023 is set to take place in Berlin from April 26 to 27, and will feature discussions on some of the most exciting Open RAN initiatives and deployments taking place around the world. The event will cover a range of topics, including Open vRAN, RAN Intelligent Controllers, system integration, Open RAN performance and interoperability testing, cloud infrastructure and operations for Open RAN, and the cost benefits of Open RAN. Attendees can expect to gain insights and knowledge from expert speakers and engage in networking opportunities with industry professionals.

The agenda also includes a number of talks on Open RAN; John Baker, Senior Vice President of Ecosystem Business Development at Mavenir and board member of the Open RAN Policy Coalition, will deliver a keynote on Real Open RAN Experiences. Gilles Garcia, Senior Director, Business Lead Data Center … Read More