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Mar 14, 2024 - 05:16 AM
OpenRAN is supposed to allow wireless providers to use equipment from different vendors on the tower. Historically, carriers have used equipment from the same OEM (original equipment manufacturer) on the tower. Theoretically, OpenRAN would allow them to have interchangeable equipment from multiple OEMs on the same tower site. For example, you could use an antenna from Ericcson and a base station from Nokia. However, progress to date has been slow. The OEMs prefer to push their own equipment for everything. Obviously, there is profit motivation, as it makes it less likely that a carrier will switch to a new OEM at a site as they do modifications and upgrades. But there are some legit reasons as well, such as making it easier to trace problems and not having OEMs point the finger at each other when something doesn't work. In reality, the adoption has been slow to date, although it is picking up. DISH has adopted OpenRAN, and its too early to tell whether its a success for them. AT&T pushed hard for OpenRAN equipment recently in awarding a large contract to Ericcson.
From the standpoint of the tower owner, it shouldn't have much impact. Equipment is equipment. From the standpoing of the ground lessor- shouldn't have much impact either.
From the standpoint of the tower owner, it shouldn't have much impact. Equipment is equipment. From the standpoing of the ground lessor- shouldn't have much impact either.
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