AT&T has completed its first Open RAN call using third-party radios over its commercial network, marking a significant step in the evolution of wireless networks towards open architectures.
The US communication giant first announced its plan to modernize its wireless network almost two years ago as part of a $14bn deal with Ericsson.
Described at the time as "industry-defining" and marking a "pivotal milestone" for the Open RAN industry.
Author's summary: AT&T completes first Open RAN call over commercial network.