Open RAN 101: Promoting a Diverse and Competitive Market for 5G and Advanced Wireless Technologies

An essential part of the 5G technology evolution is the rapid implementation and sanctity of 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) technology. By standardizing or “opening” the protocols and interfaces between the various subcomponents in the RAN, we will move to an environment where networks can be deployed with a more modular design without being dependent upon a single vendor.

Open RAN technology and how the U.S. Congress can help facilitate a network evolution with the potential to create economic opportunities while increasing supply chain diversity and promoting competition.

The webinar will also answer key questions such as:

• What is Open RAN?
• How do open and interoperable interfaces within the RAN promote competition and innovation for advanced wireless technologies including 5G?
• Why should policymakers be focused on Open RAN now?

Following keynote remarks from Ranking Member Walden and Congresswoman Matsui will be a panel discussion including:

Chris Boyer (Moderator), Chairman, Open RAN Policy Coalition and Vice President of Global Security and Technology Policy, AT&T

John Baker, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Mavenir

Doug Brake, Director, Broadband and Spectrum Policy, Information Technology and Innovation Foundation

Brian Hendricks, Vice President of Policy and Public Affairs, Nokia Americas

Takehiro Nakamura, Senior Vice President and General Manager of the 6G Laboratories, NTT DOCOMO, Inc.

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For more information on the Open RAN Policy Coalition, please visit www.openRANpolicy.org and follow us on Twitter at @openRANpolicy.