Qualcomm and Vodafone hook up on O-RAN 5G
Vodafone and Qualcomm are to join forces to develop the technical blueprint for more equipment suppliers to help build 5G networks using O-RAN.
The move aims to lower the entry barrier for many companies and drive diversification of network equipment vendors.
In particular, the reference designs will be designed to support emerging and established network infrastructure vendors develop high-performance, virtualised, interoperable, and modular 5G networks at scale. This aims to make cellular infrastructure more innovative and competitive.
Customers will benefit as Vodafone and other telecommunications companies mix and match hardware and software from a choice of suppliers to more easily extend 5G networks in specific geographical areas where they are most needed.