Open RAN vendors comparison

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Hello dear Experts,

We all know the Performance of “traditional” vendors, like Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia.

But with the new OpenRAN vendors, it’s not easy to evaluate.

For example, if you want to choose an OpenRAN vendor, what would be the most important / critical requirements to consider?

As they have different architecure, it becomes an extremely hard task to evaluate… mainly if you want for example to “replace” your traditional vendor.

Any suggestions will be welcome.

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BR,
Alex

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First, you need to understand O-RAN, Open RAN, 3GPP.
And this article helps a lot:

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Why every company is more and more so aggressive for OpenRAN?
Is it only future of telecom?

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Cheap product with less expenses.

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Even new players seen never heard name before.

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Cost cutting, which they call as Cost Optimization, is the new normal everywhere.

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But if it’s successful, then we will start losing jobs, exception those who knows End to End from Radio till Core.
Which manpower they are dreaming of?
Software Radio Transmission Core?
In cheap salary?

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That is the future!

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I think technology is not creating jobs, instead putting jobs in risk.

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Is O-RAN and OpenRAN both the same or are different?

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Both different objectives.
ORAN is an alliance, Open RAN is opening up interfaces.

Follow this for complete comparison:

Also this can help:

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Hi.
For Open RAN alliance still Huawei and Ericsson not joined yet.
Any comment?
Nokia, ZTE, already there…

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Ericsson is there.
All vendors are working on different working groups of O_RAN.

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O-RAN still not a challenge for Huawei or Ericsson

The Open Radio Access Network Policy Coalition still has a long way to go before it replaces the market leaders

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When choosing an OpenRAN vendor, there are several critical requirements to consider. Here are some of the most important factors to keep in mind:

  1. Compatibility: The OpenRAN vendor you choose should be compatible with your existing network infrastructure. This includes everything from the hardware and software you use to the protocols and standards you follow. Ensure that the vendor’s solution can integrate with your network seamlessly.
  2. Scalability: Your OpenRAN solution should be scalable and flexible enough to meet your current and future needs. Make sure that the vendor can support the number of base stations you need and that they have a plan in place for expanding their solution as your network grows.
  3. Security: Security is paramount in any network infrastructure, and OpenRAN is no exception. Choose a vendor that has a strong track record of security and can provide comprehensive security features, such as encryption and access controls.
  4. Performance: The OpenRAN vendor should provide excellent network performance, which includes low latency, high throughput, and reliable connections. Evaluate the vendor’s solution for its performance metrics, and ensure that they have a plan in place to continuously improve network performance.
  5. Support: The vendor should provide excellent support, including 24/7 technical assistance and ongoing updates and maintenance. Ensure that the vendor has a dedicated support team that can respond quickly to any issues that arise.
  6. Cost: Finally, consider the cost of the OpenRAN solution. Choose a vendor that provides a cost-effective solution that fits within your budget, while still meeting your network requirements. Look for vendors that offer flexible pricing models and transparent pricing structures.
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