O-RAN ALLIANCE Summit MWC 2025

Regional views on Open RAN activity and outlook

Mar 18, 2025

Panel Discussion

Regional organisations have recognised the benefits that Open RAN brings to the global telecommunications ecosystem. This panel discussed regional means and frameworks for encouraging the adoption of Open RAN technology in domestic markets. Key discussion topics included:

  • Adoption of O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications
  • Support of testing and integration
  • Funding and incentives
  • Regulatory oversight
  • Collaboration with industry communities

Featuring:

  • MODERATOR: Gabriel Brown, Senior Principal Analyst, Mobile Networks, Heavy Reading
  • Amanda Toman, Director of Innovation Fund, NTIA
  • DaeJung Kim, VP, Head of Standardisation Division, TTA
  • Iain Sharp, Principal Technologist, ATIS
  • Jan Ellsberger, Director-General, ETSI
  • Shinya Shimada, Deputy Director-General for International Digital Infrastructure Promotion, MIC