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 promote the technology as a means of ensuring supply chain resilience and reducing reliance on untrusted vendors. The Coalition and our members look forward to working together with both governments to accelerate the deployment of networks that are open, interoperable, innovative and secure.”
The Trump Administration has long championed Open RAN as a critical solution for fostering a more competitive and secure telecommunications ecosystem; this announcement reaffirms that Open RAN remains a priority as the U.S. continues to work with its allies to promote next-generation wireless networks.
As the U.S. and Japan deepen their cooperation, this agreement serves as a testament to the lasting impact of policies set in motion during President Trump’s first term. The continued focus on Open RAN reflects a bipartisan understanding that open, standards-based network architectures are essential to the future of telecommunications security, economic growth, and technological leadership.
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