Open RAN for 5G Supply Chain Diversification: The BEACON-5G Approach and Key Achievements

Understand

Open RAN brings multi-vendor diversity and interoperability to mobile/cellular networks.

• It is becoming part of governmental strategies for diversifying telecoms supply chains.
• This paper describes the approach and key achievements of the BEACON-5G project, jointly funded by the UK government and industry.
• The BEACON-5G project aims at developing a competitive edge for 5G Open RAN and contributing toward its maturity.