Barriers to Open RAN adoption – how can we overcome them?

Barriers to Open RAN adoption – how can we overcome them? 

Digital connectivity is revolutionising people’s quality of life and is continuously changing to adapt to market needs. Along with 5G and 6G networks, Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) is one of the hot topics in the telecoms industry today.

This report has been designed and created with the support of the SONIC Labs Wireless Infrastructure Industry Group, and through market insights and research, to provide an overview of the potential barriers to Open RAN adoption and proposals as to how to overcome them. To drive forward a more diverse, secure and resilient 5G supply chain and realise the potential of Open RAN technology, close collaboration is required across the telecoms industry and the UK Government to gain a better understanding of future networks.

This report is intended for the telecoms industry to gain insights into the barriers of Open RAN adoption and provides key suggestions in overcoming these challenges.