Cloudifying the Radio Access Network
Communications Service Providers (CoSPs) are virtualizing the radio access network (RAN) to achieve cloud-like agility and economics.
60%
CoSPs that say they will be able to virtualize 5G baseband within two years.1
47.2%
Of mobile subscribers will be with operators who are using open, standardized virtualized RAN (vRAN) by 2024.2
60%
CoSPs that say they will be able to virtualize 5G baseband within two years.1
47.2%
Of mobile subscribers will be with operators who are using open, standardized virtualized RAN (vRAN) by 2024.2
Why Use vRAN?
- Greater scalability to meet the demands on the network.
- Pool baseband processing resources to save money.
- Less equipment and less power are required at cell sites.
- Integrated artificial intelligence/machine learning for optimization and new services.
How Intel Enables vRAN
Intel is working with CoSPs, equipment providers, and industry bodies to accelerate the transition to vRAN:
O-RAN Alliance
Intel is a contributor to the O-RAN Alliance, which is defining intelligent and disaggregated RAN architecture and standardizing interfaces.
Telecom Infra Project (TIP)
Intel is a member of the Telecom Infra Project (TIP), which is driving the OpenRAN initiative to disaggregate software from hardware based on O-RAN Alliance architecture and interfaces.
Intel® Technologies Provide the Foundation for Highly Performant and Agile vRAN Solutions
3rd Generation Intel® Xeon® Scalable Processors
Network optimized processors for vRAN and edge workloads that need higher performance per watt.
Intel® Xeon® D Processors
Designed for form factor-constrained environments at the edge.
Intel® vRan Dedicated Accelerator ACC100
Low-power, low-cost vRAN accelerator. Performs forward error correction, to free up more processing power for greater channel capacity and edge services.
FlexRAN
A reference architecture for vRAN based on Intel® technology. Accelerates time to market for vRAN deployments with agility and optimized performance.
FlexRAN Is Accelerating vRAN Deployments
Over 100 licensees worldwide.
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Step inside Deutsche Telekom’s RAN transformation and discover the Intel technologies that are helping to make it possible.
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