O-RAN: Tracking the Spread of Open RAN in 2024
O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) differs from traditional RAN (Radio Access Network) as it replaces proprietary interfaces with open interfaces. This enables operators to leverage multiple vendors within their RAN deployment. In turn, this increases flexibility and competition, thus reducing RAN costs. O-RAN also expands the role of big data and AI within the RAN, providing operators with access to advanced automation capabilities. This is achieved via new components, such as the RIC, being added to the RAN.
While the rollout of O-RAN has experienced a multitude of delays, we expect large-scale rollouts of O-RAN to take shape in 2025 and 2026, culminating in the deployment of over two million O-RAN-compliant base stations in 2029. This acceleration of O-RAN rollouts will be driven by key operators such as AT&T and Vodafone, all of whom have signed significant deals for O-RAN infrastructure development or begun significant O-RAN RFQs.
As the above infographic illustrates, ten countries have begun deployment or seen commercial launches of O-RAN services, including Canada, Peru, India, Japan, Romania, the UK, and the US. An additional five are also currently field testing O-RAN, including Brazil, Spain, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia.
Source: Global Operator O-RAN Strategies 2024-2029
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