Search Results for: Open RAN
Marvell shrinking share of the RAN custom silicon market & acquisition of XConn Technologies for AI data center connectivity
Samsung and Nokia currently use Marvell’s OCTEON Fusion baseband processors and OCTEON Data Processing Units (DPUs) in their 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) equipment. 1. Samsung has a long-standing relationship with Marvell, primarily using the latter’s silicon for purpose-built (traditional) 5G RAN products. OCTEON Fusion Processors: Samsung uses these baseband processors in its 5G base… Read more
OpenSignal: real world 5G deployment in India, market status & what happened to 5Gi?
India’s 5G deployment has advanced beyond initial spectrum acquisition and market entry announcements. By late 2025, the operational scale of three privately owned India telecom providers, alongside the impending entry of the state-owned BSNL, is facilitating a concrete transformation in nationwide connectivity for millions of users. The prevailing industry focus has shifted from initial market leadership… Read more
Wireless Broadband Alliance Report: WiFi 7, converged Wi-Fi and 5G, AI/Cognitive networks, and OpenRoaming
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has today released its annual industry report and survey findings. The “WBA Industry Report 2026” contains the results of its annual industry survey across the Wi-Fi, cellular and enterprise ecosystem. Among its chief findings is that 62% of respondents have grown more confident to invest in Wi-Fi over the last 12 months… Read more
Analysis: OpenAI and Deutsche Telekom launch multi-year AI collaboration
Deutsche Telekom (DT) has formalized a strategic, multi-year collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across its internal operations and customer engagement platforms. The partnership aims to co-develop “simple, personal, and multi-lingual AI experiences” focused on enhancing communication and productivity. Initial pilot programs are slated for deployment in Q1 2026. AI will… Read more
Dell’Oro: Analysis of the Nokia-NVIDIA-partnership on AI RAN
According to Dell’Oro VP Stefan Pongratz, Nokia has outlined a clear plan to arrest its declining RAN revenue share (see chart below), with NVIDIA now a central pillar of that strategy. The partnership is designed to deliver AI RAN [1.] while meeting wireless network operators’ near-term constraints and concerns on performance, power, and TCO (Total Cost… Read more
Dell’Oro: RAN market stable, Mobile Core Network market +14% Y/Y with 72 5G SA core networks deployed
A recently published report from Dell’Oro Group notes that after two years of steep declines, initial estimates show that total Radio Access Network (RAN) revenue—including baseband, radio hardware, and software, excluding services—was flat outside of China and up when excluding North America. “The nearly stable results for the 1Q25-3Q25 period bolster the flat growth thesis… Read more
VC4 Advances OSS Transformation with an Efficient and Reliable AI enabled Network Inventory System
By Juhi Rani assisted by IEEE Techblog editors Ajay Lotan Thakur and Sridhar Talari Rajagopal Introduction: This year, 2025, VC4 [a Netherlands Head Office (H/O) based Operational Support System (OSS) software provider] has brought sharp industry focus to a challenge that many experience in telecom. Many operators/carriers still struggle with broken, unreliable, and disconnected inventory… Read more
RAN silicon rethink – from purpose built products & ASICs to general purpose processors or GPUs for vRAN & AI RAN
The global RAN market has been declining for several years, putting pressure on network equipment vendors to cut costs and rethink their commitment to purpose built/custom RAN silicon products or ASICs. In 2022, the market for RAN equipment and software generated about $45 billion in revenues, according to research by Omdia, an Informa company. By… Read more
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, Nokia and Nvidia AI-RAN research center in Indonesia amongst telco skepticism
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat) Nokia, and Nvidia have officially launched the AI-RAN Research Centre in Surabaya, a strategic collaboration designed to advance AI-native wireless networks and edge AI applications across Indonesia. This collaboration, aims to support Indonesia’s digital transformation goals and its “Golden Indonesia Vision 2045.” The facility will allow researchers and engineers to experiment… Read more
OneLayer Raises $28M Series A funding to transform private 5G networks with enhanced security
Private network security startup OneLayer has scored $28 million in series A funding led by Maor Investments with participation from McRock Capital, Chevron Technology Ventures and existing investors Viola Ventures, Grove Ventures and Koch Disruptive Technologies. The Series A round brings total funding to more than $43 million. The Boston, MA headquartered firm says they… Read more