6 Steps for Streamlining 5G O-RAN Radio Testing (Download)
The telecommunications industry is pushing hard toward full-scale 5G deployment, with coverage projected to reach 85% of the world’s population by the end of the decade. Open radio-access networks (O-RANs) are expected to account for a growing percentage of all 5G rollouts, with analyst firm Research Nester projecting a 53.6% O-RAN CAGR from 2025-2037, building off a 2024 revenue base of roughly $2.5 billion.
The promise of O-RAN lies in its ability to integrate disparate 5G network technologies by mixing and matching components from multiple vendors. Single-vendor 5G solutions limit a network’s flexibility and robustness. Any non-compliance with O-RAN standards can lead to integration issues that require extensive troubleshooting. Deviation from these standards creates substantial network validation challenges that can delay deployment and increase development costs.