CommAgility awarded UK government funding for 5G Open RAN project

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Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (WTT) announces its CommAgility brand has joined a consortium awarded UK government funding for a 5G infrastructure project, enhancing Open RAN technologies. The consortium, led by ADVA Optical Networking, includes notable partners like British Telecom and the University of York. The initiative aims to evolve distributed units (DU) for improved efficiency and reduced power consumption. This project aligns with the UK's goal of having 35% of mobile network traffic on open RAN architectures by 2030, showcasing a significant step forward in 5G deployment.

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• Participation in a government-funded consortium for 5G infrastructure development.
• Collaboration with prominent partners in the telecommunications sector.
• Contribution of advanced 5G software expertise to enhance industry capabilities.
• Alignment with UK government goals for open RAN technology adoption by 2030.

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Parsippany, New Jersey, USA, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. (NYSE American: WTT) announced that its CommAgility brand is part of a consortium awarded funding from the UK government to develop 5G infrastructure for an Open RAN project. CommAgility is part of the 5G DU-Volution project, which will evolve distributed unit (DU) devices to meet emerging industry requirements including reduced power, smaller footprint, improved spectrum efficiency and lower latency. CommAgility was chosen for the project due to its capabilities in 5G PHY and stack hardware and software, and it will be contributing its extensive 5G baseband processing software portfolio and expertise to enable the development of the DU.

The 5G DU-Volution project aims to integrate products into a DU component ready for deployment in 5G networks. The consortium is led by ADVA Optical Networking. Other partners alongside CommAgility are AccelerComm, British Telecom, the University of York, and Scotland5GCentre. The consortium partners were awarded the funding as one of the winning teams in the UK's Future Radio Access Network Competition (FRANC).

The UK government has recently announced a joint ambition, with mobile network operators, for 35% of the UK’s mobile network traffic to be carried over open and interoperable RAN architectures by 2030. Open RAN (O-RAN) splits the equipment needed for the Radio Access Network (RAN) into multiple components, including the DU. This undertakes much of the signal processing to convert radio signals to data that can be transported over optical and wireline networks to the core network.

“Open RAN is a key enabler in developing 5G infrastructure, and creating flexible, efficient 5G networks,” said Edward Young, Senior Vice President and Managing Director at CommAgility. “We’re proud to be part of the 5G DU-Volution project, and we look forward to working closely together with our partners.”

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Wireless Telecom Group, Inc., comprised of Boonton, CommAgility, Holzworth, Microlab, and Noisecom, is a global designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave components, modules, systems, and instruments. Serving the wireless, telecommunication, satellite, military, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical industries, Wireless Telecom Group products enable innovation across existing and emerging wireless technologies. With a product portfolio including peak power meters, signal generators, phase noise analyzers, signal processing modules, 5G and LTE PHY/stack software, power splitters and combiners, GPS repeaters, public safety components, noise sources, and programmable noise generators, Wireless Telecom Group supports the development, testing, and deployment of wireless technologies around the globe.

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FAQ

What is the significance of the funding awarded to Wireless Telecom Group (WTT)?

The funding supports the development of 5G infrastructure through the Open RAN project, enhancing Wireless Telecom Group's capabilities in the telecommunications sector.

Who are the partners in the 5G DU-Volution project involving Wireless Telecom Group?

The partners include ADVA Optical Networking, AccelerComm, British Telecom, the University of York, and Scotland5GCentre.

What are the goals of the 5G DU-Volution project for Wireless Telecom Group (WTT)?

The project aims to evolve distributed unit (DU) devices for improved power efficiency and performance in 5G networks.

What future goals does the UK government have for Open RAN technology?

The UK government aims for 35% of mobile network traffic to utilize open and interoperable RAN architectures by 2030.