Radio access network (RAN) stories
The evolution of network equipment may see managed services stalling short term before the rise of automation gives it a boost, says Dell'Oro.
Cisco and Telstra achieve a global milestone with the first 5G radio call via a packetized fronthaul network, enhancing future 5G scalability and resiliency.
Global shipments of 5G smartphones are forecast to soar by 700% in 2020, from 29 million to 231 million units, driven by declining device costs, Omdia reports.
Informa Tech's new research wing, Omdia, reveals 5G interdependencies in new research paper exploring impacts across the tech ecosystem.
Nokia and U Mobile are preparing their networks for a live 5G trial in Malaysia, scheduled for later this year.
Dell'Oro Group predicts 5G NR demand will drive the worldwide RAN market to USD $160 billion over five years, reversing recent revenue declines.
The demand for base stations will drive growth in the radio access network market, with shipments expected to top 20 million by 2023, says Dell'Oro.
The ORAN Alliance is a worldwide, carrier-led effort to drive new levels of openness in the radio access network.
As mobile operators consolidate and grapple with revenue growth, RAN vendors have had to struggle with increasingly limited market opportunities.
Huawei is set to upgrade Vodafone's network in Australia, with 300 new staff and 200 contractors to tackle a nationwide RAN project across 8000 sites.
