ATIS Open RAN Minimum Viable Profile (MVP)

The ATIS Open RAN Minimum Viable Profile (MVP) establishes a minimum set of technical requirements, common across all North American operators, to foster the development and integration of Open RAN (Radio Access Network) technologies within their networks.

Mobile network operators (MNOs) are adopting Open RAN with the goal of furthering innovation and deployment flexibility in their networks. Existing standards and specifications provide the technical basis for Open RAN deployment but contain considerable optionality in areas including Open RAN architecture, functional capabilities and performance. Navigating the range of optionality has been challenging within the trusted equipment supply chain. The MVP will assist in the development and integration of baseline Open RAN solutions.

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As the first U.S. company to deploy a nationwide cloud-native Open RAN network, EchoStar is pleased to have a clear baseline for Open RAN deployments. This framework reduces complexity for providers and promotes interoperability, which we hope will enable a new wave of competition for Open RAN solutions. The completion of the MVP is an important step in supporting a vibrant Open RAN ecosystem in North America and across the globe.

The MVP provides a roadmap to help us more seamlessly implement Open RAN into future networks to further enhance the wireless experience for our customers. It will create a more competitive 5G ecosystem and help to lower total cost of ownership while diversifying and strengthening our supply chain.

Open RAN holds the promise for deployment flexibility, faster innovation in an open environment, and greater service options by increasing the opportunity for new entrants to provide competitive and advanced solutions. The work ATIS is driving to foster development, collaboration and coordination of technical standards will help accelerate progress in ORAN deployment and adoption. Verizon is pleased with these efforts and is glad to be part of continued innovation in this space.

ATIS’ Open RAN MVP is a critical building block in providing guidance for the industry. The MVP creates a platform for the industry to drive ORAN innovation and developments that will ultimately support broader adoption of the Open RAN standards.

The ATIS MVP sets an industry baseline for a minimal set of requirements/features for a more robust and competitive vendor ecosystem, with the goal of leading to Open RAN deployments gaining more traction with the ecosystem. This supports NTIA’s objectives to create a more innovative and diverse supply chain both here in North America and across the globe. As we move forward, the MVP will serve as a baseline for testing and evaluation of open RAN solutions.

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