Service Provider Solutions Div. Mobile operators worldwide are looking for alternatives to traditional, monolithic 5G suppliers, particularly in the RAN. They recognize that 4G’s proprietary architectures and best of suite models don’t work for 5G, which is about scalability, speed, and innovation. Several Tier 1 operators have responded to the bottleneck of the RAN evolution by investing in openness to spur a healthier supplier ecosystem, better economics, and more innovation. With operators calling for openness, innovation and access to an ecosystem, NEC’s leadership in the 5G RAN ...