5G: Airtel files plea for OpenRAN-based 5G trials in Punjab
Synopsis OpenRAN as a concept enables hardware and software to be dis-aggregated, unlike conventional radio gears, allowing technology products from different suppliers to co-exist with the various software providers. Bharti Airtel has filed a fresh application with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking approval to conduct 5G trials with US-based Mavenir in the Punjab circle using the OpenRAN technology, people familiar with the matter said. Vodafone Idea had last year submitted a similar application to conduct OpenRAN technology-based 5G trial with Mavenir in Delhi. It is alre...