Order the brand new: Galaxy S23 FE, Galaxy Buds FE or Galaxy SmartTag 2023! Smartphone of the year Galaxy S23 Ultra!

SamMobile has affiliate and sponsored partnerships. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn a commission.

Samsung backs Vodafone 5G network in the UK with large-scale open RAN

Business
By 

Last updated: September 4th, 2023 at 08:14 UTC+02:00

Vodafone is kicking off its large-scale open RAN deployment in Wales and South-West of England with support from Samsung Networks. Notably, Vodafone will deploy the open RAN (Radio Access Network) across 2,500 sites in the UK region. The program started with the open RAN setup in Devon using Samsung's virtualized RAN (vRAN) software and open RAN radio solutions.

Samsung provides vRAN software that supports Multi-RAT (Multiple Radio Access Technology) across 4G and 5G and its O-RAN-compliant radios in the low and mid-bands. This also includes its massive MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) radios. As per reports, this will be a multi-year phased delivery, giving sufficient time for Vodafone to eliminate all High-Risk Vendor (HRV) technology (Huawei and ZTE) across the RAN within government timelines.

This is the largest open RAN rollout in the UK, supported by Samsung Networks, and is the latest milestone in the partnership between Samsung and Vodafone. Samsung supported the installation of Vodafone's first Open RAN site in Exmouth and Torquay networks in December of 2022. Thanks to Samsung's vRAN solutions, the results have exceeded the targeted KPIs, including 4G and 5G downlink and uplink speeds.

Samsung is also supporting the automation of the vRAN deployment process. This will be of great help in the management of cell sites from a unified platform. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone UK, said, “After rounds of testing and validation, we are well prepared to embark on this new phase in our Open RAN expansion and look forward to opening up a new world of possibilities that will transform customer experiences.

Business Samsung NetworksUKVodafone

You might also like

Samsung TV Plus gets three new channels from Blue Ant Media

Samsung TV Plus gets three new channels from Blue Ant Media

Samsung is bringing three new channels to its AVoD (Advertising Video on Demand) TV Plus platform. The company is expanding its partnership with Blue Ant Media through a multi-year agreement to launch three channels, including Homeful, HauntTV, and Love Pets, in several markets. Homeful is a TV channel focused on home renovation and design. Thanks […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 13 hours ago
New Samsung video series wants to guide entrepreneurs to success

New Samsung video series wants to guide entrepreneurs to success

Samsung has launched a new YouTube video series from its SmartThings Home, located at its headquarters in the UK. The series, called 9 Minute Mentors, aims to teach the next generation of entrepreneurs about the value of time. Samsung UK & Ireland announced the new video series today. It's a three-part series, and the first […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 4 days ago
Samsung reports low profits for Q3 2023 as semiconductor chip losses narrow

Samsung reports low profits for Q3 2023 as semiconductor chip losses narrow

Samsung has been going through tough times due to the downturn of the semiconductor chip segment, leading to huge losses for the company. However, it looks like the company is recovering from that downturn and narrowing losses in its semiconductor chip business. Samsung has reported earnings guidance for Q3 2023, revealing better-than-expected results. Its profits […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 6 days ago
One UI 6.0 beta is now live for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the UK

One UI 6.0 beta is now live for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the UK

The Galaxy Z Fold 5 now has access to the One UI 6.0 beta program in select markets. Yesterday, we reported that the beta program went live for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in the USA and India, but more countries are now joining. The One UI 6.0 beta firmware is also available for prospective […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 1 week ago
One UI 6.0 beta 2 is now available for the Galaxy S22 in the UK

One UI 6.0 beta 2 is now available for the Galaxy S22 in the UK

Samsung is making progress with its One UI 6.0 update. Not long after the company formally announced One UI 6.0 at SDC23, it started rolling out the 2nd beta update for the Galaxy S22 series in the UK, possibly other markets, too. One UI 6.0 beta 2 for the Galaxy S22 is now reportedly open […]

  • By Mihai Matei
  • 2 weeks ago
Samsung partners with Japanese carrier KDDI for 5G network slicing

Samsung partners with Japanese carrier KDDI for 5G network slicing

Samsung Networks has partnered with Japanese telecom network carrier KDDI to form a 5G Global Network Slicing Alliance. This alliance is aimed at commercializing several 5G network slicing services and creating new business models based on the new networking technology. KDDI and Samsung Networks signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) yesterday after conducting a field […]

  • By Asif Iqbal Shaik
  • 3 weeks ago