Major global operators seem committed to overhauling radio access network deployment models with a quintet of Middle Eastern operators signing a memorandum of understanding “to push forward the implementation of…Open RAN solutions in their existing telecom networks, share their industry knowledge and experience setting a clear path to drive innovation for the ICT sector across the Middle East,” per a press release from Abu Dhabi-based Etisalat.
The latest from the group of Middle Eastern operators–Etisalat, STC, Zain, Mobily, and du–follows a January announcement of a similar MoU signed by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefonica, and Vodafone.
