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AT&T Inc. is working on further advancing Open and Interoperable Radio Access Networks (RAN) in the United States. The company is planning to do this through its new partnership with Ericsson.
The deal between AT&T and Ericsson comes after the former ditched Nokia after choosing the latter for a deal related to Open RAN deployment to boost the telecom industry’s efforts even more while pushing for innovation.
AT&T Picks Ericcson for Its Network Revamp Efforts
While the telecom firm announced its alliance with Ericsson, it dropped Nokia in the process. It has chosen the latter to be its new partner and, together, will work on a $14 billion project for its network overhaul.
Reuters reported the companies will build a telecom network that utilizes the ORAN technology for telecom service. It will cover 70% of its wireless traffic in the U.S. by the last part of 2026. This is said to be a milestone for the said new technology.
Full Integration of Open RAN in Cooperation with Ericsson
Although AT&T signed a deal with Ericsson, it will continue to have contracts with other Open Radio Access Networks vendors. The telecom holding company expects full integration of Open RAN sites operating in collaboration with Ericsson and Fujitsu. This operation will begin next year, and in 2025, AT&T’s network said it will have equipment not only from its current partners but from several other suppliers as well.
“AT&T is taking the lead in open platform sourcing in our wireless network. With this collaboration, we will open up radio access networks, drive innovation, spur competition and connect more Americans with 5G and fiber,” AT&T Network’s executive vice president, Chris Sambar, said in a press release. “We are pleased that Ericsson shares our support for Open RAN and the possibilities this creates for American digital infrastructure.”
Börje Ekholm, Ericsson’s president and chief executive officer, further stated, “High-performance and differentiated networks will be the foundation for the next step in digitalization. I am excited about this future and happy to see our long-term partner, AT&T, choosing Ericsson for this strategic industry shift – moving to open, cloud-based and programmable networks.”
The Ericsson president added, “Through this shift, and with open interfaces and open APIs, the industry will see new performance-based business models, creating new ways for operators to monetize the network. We are truly proud to be partnering with AT&T in the industrialization of Open RAN and help accelerate digital transformation in the U.S.”
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