Carriers Need More Time to Evaluate ORAN: CCA
A blanket time extension for carriers to replace Chinese equipment in their networks and be reimbursed would be helpful as many consider adopting an open radio access network solution, the Competitive Carriers Association said in an FCC filing posted Wednesday…
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in docket 21-63. “In preparation for the Reimbursement Program, many CCA members that have covered equipment in their networks have been evaluating potential vendor partners including Open RAN options, have been meeting with Open RAN vendors, and have engaged in testing of Open RAN equipment,” CCA said: “Smaller carriers often are not the first adopters of new technologies, and the Reimbursement Program presents a particularly complex network transition process on a short timeline.” The group met via videoconference with Office of Economics and Analytics, Office of Engineering and Technology, and Wireless Bureau staff.