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Today, U.S. Representatives Young Kim (R-CA) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH) introduced the Strengthening Exports Against China Act (SEACA), a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would promote U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies, with companion legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV). Below is a statement from Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo:

“The Open RAN Policy Coalition applauds Representatives Young Kim (R-CA) and Joyce Beatty (D-OH) and Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) for their legislation that would maximize the utility of the Export-Import Bank’s tools to promote the use of trusted vendors in critical sectors around the world, ensuring a more secure future in America and abroad. We are committed to supporting efforts that enhance national security, drive innovation, and promote a trusted global supply chain for advanced wireless technologies. This bill is an … Read More

On February 7, President Donald J. Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan held their first official meeting in Washington, D.C., where they affirmed their commitment to peace, growth and prosperity, including plans to collaborate on the global deployment of Open RAN. This is an important step in strengthening global telecommunications infrastructure and emphasizes the shared commitment of both nations to advancing the secure, interoperable, and vendor-diverse networks that will drive innovation and enhance global competitiveness.

 “This commitment by the U.S. and Japan signals that Open RAN is a global priority and underscores the significance of Open RAN to the Trump Administration,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director of the Open RAN Policy Coalition. “Open RAN gained significant traction as a network architecture solution during President Trump’s first term, when his administration took decisive steps to … Read More

Below is a statement from Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo:

“Congratulations to Arielle Roth on her nomination to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Her expertise and leadership will be invaluable in promoting innovation, connectivity, and competition in the digital ecosystem. The Open RAN Policy Coalition and our members look forward to continuing to partner with NTIA in support of ensuring a resilient and secure communications infrastructure.” … Read More

Below is a statement from Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo:

“The Open RAN Policy Coalition congratulates Olivia Trusty on her nomination as Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. Her dedication to advancing policies that promote innovation, connectivity, and secure communications networks makes her an excellent choice for this role. We look forward to working together to continue fostering a competitive and resilient telecommunications ecosystem that supports the needs of all Americans.”… Read More

Last week, the Federal Communications Commission announced new targeted investments in the deployment of 5G services. As part of a larger effort to promote the deployment of Open RAN and its benefits for competition, national security, and supply chain reliability, the 5G Fund now includes up to $900 million in incentives for incorporating Open RAN into 5G Fund supported networks. Below is a statement from Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo:

“This announcement by the FCC marks a significant milestone in the advancement of 5G services and the promotion of Open RAN technologies. By allocating up to $900 million for Open RAN deployment, the FCC has underscored the importance of fostering innovation and competition, as well as ensuring a resilient supply chain in our telecommunications infrastructure. The Open RAN Policy Coalition applauds this forward-thinking approach and remains committed

Today the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released the second Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund. Below is a statement from Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo:

“The second Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund from NTIA marks another important milestone in promoting the deployment of open and interoperable networks. The $1.5 billion allocated to the Fund presents a tremendous opportunity to maintain momentum in driving innovation by ensuring that these funds are fully and promptly utilized.

Advancing innovation in the radio is critical to developing and deploying Open RAN networks.  The Open RAN Policy Coalition congratulates NTIA for taking a pivotal step to distribute a significant portion of the Fund to spur this critical portion of the ecosystem.”… Read More

Grant includes $42.3 million for Open RAN testing, evaluation and R&D centers.

Washington, DC — The Open RAN Policy Coalition congratulates AT&T and Verizon on a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as part of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund.

The $42.3 million grant, which is the final award in the first round of funding authorized by Congress in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, will go towards the establishment of the Acceleration of Compatibility and Commercialization for Open RAN Deployments (ACCoRD). This consortium of carriers, universities and equipment suppliers will establish testing, evaluation and R&D centers in Dallas and Washington, D.C. According to NTIA, the center will focus testing on network performance, interoperability and security, and will facilitate research into new testing methods.

“The Open RAN Policy Coalition is thrilled to offer our … Read More

Washington, DC — The Open RAN Policy Coalition congratulates DISH Wireless, today named as the recipient of a grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) as part of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, a $1.5 billion project authorized by Congress in the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.

The $50 million grant award will go towards the establishment of the Open RAN Center for Integration & Deployment (ORCID), an initiative that will allow participants to test and validate their hardware and software solutions against DISH’s Open RAN network.

“The Open RAN Policy Coalition is thrilled to congratulate DISH on their tremendous achievement,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director of the Open RAN Policy Coalition. “This well-deserved grant from NTIA and the U.S. Department of Commerce speaks to the commitment of DISH Networks and its partners in advancing … Read More

Today, the United Kingdom government announced the launch of the Global Coalition on Telecommunications (GCOT). The initial membership of GCOT spans five countries – Australia, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States and will seek to drive closer cooperation a range of important issues, not least telecommunications vendor diversification.

The Open RAN Policy Coalition applauds the United Kingdom and its partner nations in the creation of this group, which will enable greater coordination and collaboration across countries that are at the forefront of Open RAN activity. We believe that this will ultimately drive greater investment, innovation, and competition in the market for telecommunications network infrastructure.

Today’s announcement builds upon the foundations laid by the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue and the G7 on Open RAN, and paves the way forward for an enduring and operational commitment for the adoption of … Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The Open RAN Policy Coalition is thrilled congratulate DeepSig, the recipient of a Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

NTIA’s announcements for the first round of Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund grants began this week, and will recognize the outstanding contributions of companies like DeepSig that are dedicated to driving technological progress to accelerate the adoption and performance of Open RAN for 5G and beyond.

“Congratulations to DeepSig for their well-deserved grant from the NTIA’s Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director of the Open RAN Policy Coalition. “This significant achievement underscores DeepSig’s dedication to advancing innovation in Open RAN through generative AI technologies. It is imperative that we recognize the efforts of the companies playing a critical role in working toward a … Read More