Verizon Deploys Over 130,000 O-RAN Capable Radios
Verizon, a global leader in virtualized and open RAN technologies, has announced the deployment of over 130,000 O-RAN capable radios. This deployment includes massive MIMO radios as part of the previously announced 15,000 O-RAN compliant virtualized cell sites with O-RAN compliant baseband units in its commercial Radio Access Network. The implementation of O-RAN Technology brings with it the promise of a wide range of benefits, introducing new competition and innovation into the RAN ecosystem through open and interoperable interfaces between different hardware and software components.
The transition to Open RAN has the potential to bring many benefits, including deployment flexibility, faster innovation in an open environment, and greater service options by increasing the opportunity for new entrants to provide competitive and advanced solutions. As Verizon embraces O-RAN technology, the industry can expect to see increased competition, innovation, and supplier diversity, ultimately resulting in net benefits to operators and customers.
Adam Koeppe, SVP of Technology Planning at Verizon, affirmed the company’s commitment to O-RAN technology, stating, “Verizon is fully supportive of O-RAN technology and is focused on commercializing an operationally sound O-RAN architecture. Our commitment to developing O-RAN standards and deploying compliant equipment in our active Radio Access Network is driving the industry forward and will result in tangible benefits for our customers who expect leading-edge technology from Verizon.”
As a precursor to O-RAN, Verizon has undertaken a multi-year enhancement of its network architecture that consolidates, simplifies, and modernizes its core and access networks. Virtualization and orchestration are key components of this modernization, enabling greater flexibility, faster service delivery, scalability, and cost efficiency in the network. This move to a cloud-native, container-based, virtualized architecture has laid the foundation for O-RAN and will offer a new set of benefits, technical advancements, and innovation on the radio access networks that serve wireless customers across the nation.
For media inquiries, please contact Karen Schulz at 864.561.1527 or Karen.schulz@verizonwireless.com.
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