Verizon deploys first-ever interoperable multi-vendor O-RAN DAS system
Verizon has achieved a significant milestone by deploying the first-ever O-RAN-based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) with multi-vendor interoperability at The University of Texas Moody Center and Austin Convention Center. The systems integrate Samsung vDU with Commscope DAS using O-RAN interfaces, demonstrating successful vendor interoperability in a commercial setting. This deployment reduces costs related to power, space, and cooling by eliminating unnecessary RF equipment while improving reliability. Verizon has already deployed over 130,000 O-RAN capable radios in its network, showcasing its commitment to advancing O-RAN technology and fostering innovation in the RAN ecosystem.
Verizon ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo implementando i primi Sistemi di Antenna Distribuita (DAS) basati su O-RAN con interoperabilità multi-fornitore al Moody Center dell'Università del Texas e al Centro Congressi di Austin. I sistemi integrano il vDU di Samsung con il DAS di Commscope utilizzando interfacce O-RAN, dimostrando un'interoperabilità di successo tra fornitori in un contesto commerciale. Questa implementazione riduce i costi legati all'alimentazione, allo spazio e al raffreddamento eliminando le attrezzature RF non necessarie, migliorando al contempo l'affidabilità. Verizon ha già installato oltre 130.000 radio compatibili O-RAN nella propria rete, mostrando il suo impegno verso l'avanzamento della tecnologia O-RAN e la promozione dell'innovazione nell'ecosistema RAN.
Verizon ha alcanzado un hito significativo al implementar los primeros Sistemas de Antena Distribuida (DAS) basados en O-RAN con interoperabilidad entre múltiples proveedores en el Moody Center de la Universidad de Texas y en el Centro de Convenciones de Austin. Los sistemas integran el vDU de Samsung con el DAS de Commscope utilizando interfaces O-RAN, demostrando una interoperabilidad exitosa entre proveedores en un entorno comercial. Esta implementación reduce costos relacionados con la energía, el espacio y el enfriamiento al eliminar equipos RF innecesarios, al tiempo que mejora la fiabilidad. Verizon ya ha desplegado más de 130,000 radios compatibles con O-RAN en su red, lo que demuestra su compromiso con el avance de la tecnología O-RAN y el fomento de la innovación en el ecosistema RAN.
Verizon는 텍사스 대학교 무디 센터 및 오스틴 컨벤션 센터에서 다 공급업체 상호운용성이 있는 최초의 O-RAN 기반 분산 안테나 시스템(DAS)을 배포함으로써 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 이 시스템은 O-RAN 인터페이스를 사용하여 삼성 vDU와 Commscope DAS를 통합하여 상업적 환경에서 성공적인 공급업체 상호운용성을 보여줍니다. 이러한 배치는 불필요한 RF 장비를 제거하여 전력, 공간 및 냉각과 관련된 비용을 절감하면서 신뢰성을 향상시킵니다. Verizon은 이미 네트워크에 130,000개 이상의 O-RAN 호환 라디오를 배포하여 O-RAN 기술 발전 및 RAN 생태계에서 혁신을 촉진하려는 의지를 보여주고 있습니다.
Verizon a atteint un jalon significatif en déployant les tout premiers Systèmes d'Antenne Distribuée (DAS) basés sur O-RAN avec une interopérabilité entre plusieurs fournisseurs au Moody Center de l'Université du Texas et au Centre de Congrès d'Austin. Les systèmes intègrent le vDU de Samsung avec le DAS de Commscope en utilisant des interfaces O-RAN, montrant une interopérabilité réussie entre fournisseurs dans un cadre commercial. Ce déploiement réduit les coûts liés à l'énergie, à l'espace et au refroidissement en éliminant les équipements RF inutiles, tout en améliorant la fiabilité. Verizon a déjà déployé plus de 130 000 radios compatibles O-RAN dans son réseau, démontrant son engagement envers l'avancement de la technologie O-RAN et la promotion de l'innovation dans l'écosystème RAN.
Verizon hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem es die ersten O-RAN-basierten Verteilten Antennensysteme (DAS) mit Multi-Provider-Interoperabilität im Moody Center der University of Texas und im Austin Convention Center implementiert hat. Die Systeme integrieren das vDU von Samsung mit dem DAS von Commscope unter Verwendung von O-RAN-Schnittstellen, was eine erfolgreiche Anbieterinteroperabilität in einem kommerziellen Umfeld zeigt. Diese Implementierung senkt Kosten im Zusammenhang mit Energie, Raum und Kühlung, indem unnötige RF-Ausrüstung entfernt wird, während die Zuverlässigkeit verbessert wird. Verizon hat bereits über 130.000 O-RAN-fähige Radios in seinem Netzwerk bereitgestellt, was sein Engagement für den Fortschritt der O-RAN-Technologie und die Förderung von Innovationen im RAN-Ökosystem zeigt.
- First commercial deployment of multi-vendor O-RAN DAS systems
- Cost reduction in power, space, and cooling through RF equipment elimination
- Improved system reliability
- Large-scale deployment of 130,000+ O-RAN capable radios
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This O-RAN DAS deployment represents a significant technical milestone for Verizon's network infrastructure strategy. The successful multi-vendor integration between Samsung's vDU and Commscope's DAS demonstrates practical implementation of open standards, which has been a major challenge in the telecom industry. The deployment brings three key benefits:
- Reduced operational costs through lower power consumption and space requirements
- Enhanced system reliability through simplified architecture
- Greater vendor flexibility for future deployments
While this initial deployment is to two venues in Austin, it serves as a proof of concept for broader implementation across Verizon's network of 130,000+ O-RAN capable radios. The successful commercial deployment validates Verizon's long-term strategy of network virtualization and could accelerate the adoption of O-RAN technology industry-wide.
AUSTIN. Texas, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon, a global leader in driving virtualized and Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) technologies, has deployed Open RAN (O-RAN) based Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) systems with multiple vendor interoperability at The University of Texas Moody Center and the Austin Convention Center. These are the first DAS systems commercially deployed in the Verizon network using O-RAN interfaces between the various components of the cellular Radio Access Network from different vendors.
Both systems use a Samsung vDU with an O-RAN interface to a Commscope DAS, illustrating how ORAN standards can bring together best-in-class products from the ecosystem to create a highly efficient solution and provide Verizon’s high-performing 5G Ultra Wideband service throughout the venues. Not only does this commercial deployment mark a major step towards larger-scale, multi-vendor deployments using O-RAN, but it materially impacts the cost of power, space and cooling by eliminating unnecessary RF equipment, and improves reliability resulting in a gold-standard customer experience for fans and visitors to these venues.
“The massive evolution of our network over the past few years including our move to a cloud-based architecture, widespread virtualization and our aggressive adoption of O-RAN standards and capabilities has enabled us to show O-RAN interoperability success in a commercial environment,” said Adam Koeppe, Senior Vice President of Technology Planning at Verizon.
O-RAN offers the promise of a wide range of benefits that should introduce new competition and innovation into the RAN ecosystem with the establishment of open and interoperable interfaces between different hardware and software components. The transition to Open RAN has the potential to bring many benefits in terms of 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. More competition, more innovation, and increased supplier diversity will all be net benefits to operators and customers.
Verizon has been driving the adoption of O-RAN for years by being a leading voice in developing and adopting O-RAN standards and aggressively deploying more than 130,000 O-RAN capable radios in its network.
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