“The Open RAN Policy Coalition congratulates Jessica Rosenworcel on her designation as Acting Chair of the Federal Communications Commission. Chairwoman Rosenworcel has recognized that Open RAN is an important part of 5G deployment for both our economy and national security, and that we need private sector and government collaboration on research and development, testbeds, and participation in international standards-setting organizations. We look forward to working with her in support of policies that underscore the potential of Open RAN for spurring innovation and competition, and creating a diverse and secure supply chain for advanced wireless technologies including 5G.” … Read More
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Statement on the FCC Vote to Implement the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act
Today the FCC voted to implement the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019. Below is a statement from Open RAN Policy Coalition Executive Director Diane Rinaldo:
“The Open RAN Policy Coalition applauds the Federal Communications Commission for its unanimous vote in support of making Open RAN solutions eligible for the Secure and Trusted Communications Network Reimbursement Program. Because open and interoperable interfaces provide a foundation and architecture for security in the U.S communications supply chain, carriers should be encouraged to consider such solutions when upgrading or replacing equipment. We urge Congress to appropriate the necessary funding for this program as soon as possible.”… Read More
OPEN RAN POLICY COALITION STATEMENT ON 2021 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
The Open RAN Policy Coalition today issued the following statement on the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act provisions on 5G and the wireless supply chain:
“The Open RAN Policy Coalition is extremely pleased to see that the National Defense Authorization Act conference report includes provisions, including the USA Telecommunications Act, addressing 5G innovation and the wireless supply chain. Moving to open and interoperable solutions in the RAN promotes innovation and will ensure a supply chain that is competitive and secure. The support of Congress is critical to making that happen, and we applaud Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Acting Chairman Marco Rubio and Vice Chairman Mark Warner, along with House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone and Ranking Member Greg Walden, for their leadership on this important issue.
The Coalition also applauds Congress’ commitment to enhancing U.S. participation in … Read More
OPEN RAN POLICY COALITION RELEASES POLICY ROADMAP
WASHINGTON, DC –The Open RAN Policy Coalition todayreleased a new Policy Roadmap, outlining the steps that governments and policymakers can take to accelerate adoption of open standards in the RAN and promote a network ecosystem that is more diverse, competitive and secure.
“The Coalition has convened discussions with 23 governments over the past three months and there is clear interest in the ability of Open RAN to support objectives such as expanding the diversity of suppliers, reducing the cost of network construction and bridging the digital divide in the age of COVID,” said Open RAN Policy Coalition Director of International Programs Alexander Botting. “Many of the governments we’ve spoken with are planning to implement policies that will accelerate the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the RAN. This Roadmap can be a valuable tool for them as they seek … Read More
OPEN RAN POLICY COALITION WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS BENETEL AND DEUTSCHE TELEKOM
The Open RAN Policy Coalition is pleased to announce that it recently welcomed Benetel and Deutsche Telekom to its membership, which now totals 56 global technology companies in support of policies that promote the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network (RAN).
“We are thrilled to have two new international members join our coalition. It is clear that the potential of Open RAN is being embraced worldwide, with deployments on five continents already,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director of the Open RAN Policy Coalition. “Standardizing interfaces in the RAN encourages a variety of models to emerge and compete, and is helping to create a vibrant international marketplace that will drive advanced wireless networks for 5G and beyond.”
The Open RAN Policy Coalition is a diverse group of information and communications technology companies in support of policies … Read More
OPEN RAN POLICY COALITION WELCOMES FOURTEEN NEW MEMBERS
Contact: Emily Covington
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June 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – The Open RAN Policy Coalition is pleased to welcome 14 new companies to its membership. New members include Ciena, Cohere Technologies, Crown Castle, DeepSig, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, JMA Wireless, Marvell Technology Group, Nokia, Pivotal Commware, Quanta Cloud Technology, Radisys, Reliance Jio, Robin.io, and U.S. Cellular. Coalition membership now totals 45 global technology companies.
“We are pleased with the level of new membership interest the Coalition has received since launching last month,” said Executive Director Diane Rinaldo. “It is testament to the role of Open RAN technology in the future of wireless, and we look forward to further expanding our diverse membership.”
Members of the Open RAN Policy Coalition support policies that promote the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network (RAN).
By opening interfaces between the … Read More
OPEN RAN POLICY COALITION ELECTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Contact: Emily Covington
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May 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – The Open RAN Policy Coalition, a group of more than 30 global technology companies formed to promote policies that will advance the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network (RAN) and expand the supply chain for advanced wireless technologies, elected representatives from 12 companies to serve on the Coalition’s Board of Directors.
Chris Boyer of AT&T was elected to serve as the Coalition’s Chairman; Eric Wenger of Cisco will serve as Vice-Chair; Nick Fetchko of Verizon as Treasurer; and Becky Fraser of Qualcomm as Secretary.
At-large Board members elected include Thierry Maupile of Altiostar; Jeff Blum of DISH Network; Robert Pepper of Facebook, Jayne Stancavage of Intel; John Baker of Mavenir; David Jeppsen of NTT; Azita Arvani of Rakuten Mobile; and Ed Howard of Vodafone.
The … Read More
Open RAN Policy Coalition Launches To Advance Open And Interoperable Solutions To Expand The Global Advanced Wireless Supply Chain
Thirty-One Global Technology Companies Join Together to Further Innovation in the 5G Supply Chain
Contact: Emily Covington
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May 5, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC –Thirty-one global technology companies today launched the Open RAN Policy Coalition to promote policies that will advance the adoption of open and interoperable solutions in the Radio Access Network (RAN) as a means to create innovation, spur competition and expand the supply chain for advanced wireless technologies including 5G.
“As evidenced by the current global pandemic, vendor choice and flexibility in next-generation network deployments are necessary from a security and performance standpoint,” said Diane Rinaldo, Executive Director, Open RAN Policy Coalition. “By promoting policies that standardize and develop open interfaces, we can ensure interoperability and security across different players and potentially lower the barrier to entry for new innovators.”
In past generations of mobile networks, the networks were deployed using fully … Read More