US communication giant AT&T has pushed forward on the evolution of wireless networks and the industry’s move towards open architectures with its first Open RAN call using third-party radios over its commercial network.
AT&T initially revealed its plan to modernize its wireless network almost two years ago as part of a $14bn deal with Ericsson, described as "industry-defining" and marking a "pivotal milestone" for the Open RAN industry.
The deal was described at the time as "industry-defining" and marking a "pivotal milestone" for the Open RAN industry.
Under the terms of the deal, Ericsson agreed to build a 5G network platform for AT&T, deploying a range of its 5G Open Radio Access Networks products and supporting the US operator’s nationwide Open RAN ambitions.
Author's summary: AT&T achieves Open RAN call milestone with third-party radios.