Building an Open, Flexible, and Software-Defined Future for Global Connectivity
OpenRAN’s mission is to accelerate innovation and commercialization in RAN domains, with multi-vendor interoperable products and solutions that are easy to integrate in the operator’s network and are verified for different deployment scenarios.
TIP’s OpenRAN program supports the development of disaggregated and interoperable 2G/3G/4G/5G NR Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions based on service provider requirements.
Northstar For OpenRAN
OpenRAN is driving abundant, last-mile wireless connectivity.
Here's how we're achieving it:
Rapid Innovation
At every layer and every component of the RAN technology stack.
Continuous Improvement
Improving RAN performance through innovation, automation, and competition
Disaggregation of RAN hardware and software on vendor-neutral, GPP-based platforms
Implementations using open interface specifications between components (e.g. RU/CU/DU/RIC) with vendor-neutral hardware and software
Multiple architecture options, including:
An all-integrated RAN with disaggregation at software and hardware level
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A split RAN with RU, BBU (DU/CU)
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A split RAN with RU, DU, and CU
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A split RAN with integrated RU/DU and CU
Multi-vendor solutions enabling a diverse ecosystem for the operators to choose best-of-breed options for their 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G deployments
Solutions implemented on bare metal, virtualized, or containerized platforms
Innovation via adoption of new technologies like AI/ML and CI/CD
Supply chain diversity
Meet Our Project Group Leadership Team
Devang Solanky
Vodafone
Holger Erkens
Deutsche Telekom
Ravinder Jarral
Boost Mobile, and EchoStar brand
Sushil Rawat
TELUS
Melissa Ness
AT&T
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