The 5G DRIVE (Diversified oRAN Integration & Vendor Evaluation) project led by Virgin Media O2 and part-funded by the DCMS has completed its first trials, which saw the consortium successfully trial a new secure network connection capability for integrating private and public networks to form a network of networks.
The ambition of 5G DRIVE is to provide a path for tier 2 RAN vendors to enter the market with their products and solutions, supporting the Government’s diversification agenda. A key element of this is helping private networks integrate into Mobile Network Operators (MNO’s) networks. This is accomplished via the new SEPP N32 (c/f) roaming interface, a novel architecture for Advanced Private & Public Networks.
