O-RAN ALLIANCE

The O-RAN ALLIANCE is a global consortium founded in February 2018, aimed at modernizing the Radio Access Network (RAN) industry.

It was established by merging the xRAN Foundation and the C-RAN Alliance, bringing together major operators like AT&T, China Mobile, Deutsche Telekom, NTT DOCOMO, and Orange. The alliance has expanded to include over 30 operator members and nearly 300 contributors from various sectors, including vendors and academic institutions. The core mission of the O-RAN ALLIANCE is to promote openness, intelligence, virtualization, and interoperability in mobile networks. It provides technical specifications, open-source software, and testing frameworks to help members develop interoperable RAN solutions. The alliance focuses on standardizing interfaces and processes to enable multi-vendor ecosystems, ultimately reducing deployment costs and enhancing efficiency in mobile network operations. Through its efforts, the O-RAN ALLIANCE is driving the evolution of wireless communication towards a more flexible and innovative future.