NEC snags Dublin-based Aspire Technology for 5G open RAN systems integration expertise.
Fierce competition from the Chinese looks like the main cause of massive layoffs, but the open RAN player had other problems, too.
AT&T and Dish hosted the O-RAN Alliance's testing efforts earlier this year, while CableLabs' Kyrio unit will open the alliance's first Open Test and Integration Center (OTIC) in the Americas.
The UK-based operator has beefed up its software team and been developing some innovative new features.
Early reports on Dish's 5G network found dramatic performance inconsistencies. But the company's networking chief, Dave Mayo, promises that 'we'll work through it.'
Also in today's EMEA regional roundup: Umlaut has a 5G lab; Vodafone and Ericsson help with cargo management; TIM gets the thumbs-up from eco-scientists.
BT provides an update on its network strategy, with a focus on Network Cloud, edge computing – and open RAN 'when it shows benefits.'
Brassy open RAN vendor Parallel Wireless has laid off an undisclosed number of employees. The company's CEO noted that the economy, the supply chain and "the pace of adoption of open RAN," were contributing factors.
The South Korean vendor had looked hamstrung by its lack of a 2G product but is now promoting a virtualized baseband offer.
Dish's 5G network routinely pushed customers onto AT&T's network, even deep inside markets where Dish is advertising its coverage. Initial tests found that the company's network performance was inconsistent at best.
Vodafone has ambitious plans for open RAN – it's aiming to deploy at 30% of its more than 100,000 European sites by 2030 – and is an influential voice in mobile network tech.
Dish is finally turning years and years of spectrum hoarding into a commercial service. But building a network is just the first step. Here's a look at the company's competitive stance.
Dish is selling unlimited 5G calling, texting and data services for $30 per month. 'There are no data caps – these are truly unlimited data plans,' according to the company.
Chips giant adds to its burgeoning RAN portfolio with a move for the Israeli software developer.
Several suppliers have now expanded their product offerings in a development that calls open RAN logic into question.
Chinese companies are among the biggest contributors to Kubernetes, and not everyone buys the arguments about open-source security.
'This is a perfect case for RAN sharing, neutral hosting,' said Sidd Chenumolu, VP of technology development for Dish. However, 'we are not there yet.'
Tommi Uitto doubts the new-look technology will buoy competition or lower costs and implementation remains a nightmare, he tells Light Reading.
Thoughts from an event that helps set the agenda for small cell technology and product development.
Mavenir's new OpenBeam-branded 5G radios are built to open RAN specifications and are being deployed by Triangle Communications in Montana.
