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The basic goal of these projects is to disaggregate the large proprietary network functions, such as the RAN or the EPC, and allow them to run on Commercial-Off-The-Shelf COTS hardware. If they are successful, here are some impacts to expect: 1️⃣ ISVs become major players in the #telecoms ecosystem, displacing the traditional vendors. 2️⃣ Many …
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When it’s WiFi! WiFi has many benefits #Mobiles might want to emulate. For example, ✅WiFi technology generations are ~3.5 years. For Mobiles, it’s more like 10 years. ✅Each new WiFi generation, so far, has been backward compatible will all previous generations. ✅WiFi Base Station cost, even a carrier-grade one, is roughly 2 orders of magnitude …
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In this video series, we’ve been talking about Open Telecoms Projects. In the previous video, I asked why Mobile generations are so long, why they’re a forklift upgrade, and why they require new spectrum. I asked you, my #telecomtribe, to suggest your own ideas. You still can, in the comments. I’m sure there are many …
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This topic doesn’t get discussed often. It’s as though we, as an industry, have come to accept this as one of the physical laws, and we never think about it. In my next video, I’ll discuss your answers and share my own theories. I’ve a list of Open Telecoms Projects. Click the link to download …
Each project has its own specific goals or mission statement. But, in general, they’re all trying to break down the monolithic proprietary solutions Telecom has relied upon for years. These projects seek to disaggregate large functional modules into smaller, software-based solutions running on commoditized hardware or clouds. Why is this important? There are several reasons. …
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