Vodafone Names Samsung as Open RAN Supplier

Samsung to supply Vodafone with O-RAN solutions in Europe

Samsung will deliver its vRAN platform with support across multiple generations of mobile networks, including 2G, 4G, and 5G In sum – what to know: Expanded Open RAN role in Europe – Vodafone selected Samsung to supply vRAN and O-RAN compliant radios for deployments across several European countries. Software-driven operations – The project includes Samsung’s […]

Vodafone names Samsung as open RAN supplier

Samsung was selected by Vodafone to deploy a large-scale open RAN across multiple European countries, securing a broader deal after being left out of a recent contract award for the group’s UK-based unit network build out. In a statement, the South Korean vendor noted it will deliver its virtualised RAN (vRAN) and open RAN equipment, with support across 2G, 4G and 5G, as well as O-RAN-compliant radios. The vendor argued vRAN serves as “an optima…