VIAVI Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with AT&T and Verizon under the ACCoRD project to foster the adoption of Open RAN technologies. This collaboration aims to enhance the interoperability of network components and strengthen the global supply chain for telecommunications. VIAVI will supply essential testing facilities and equipment to universities to facilitate Open RAN testing, thus enabling new players to enter the market and ensuring long-term sustainability of testing services beyond the initial funding phase.
"At AT&T, we are dedicated to driving technological innovation and enhancing network performance," said Robert Soni, Vice President, RAN Technology, AT&T. "Collaborating with VIAVI and Verizon through the ACCoRD project allows us to advance our Open RAN initiatives, ultimately benefiting our stakeholders with improved network capabilities and greater flexibility."
"Verizon has been driving the adoption of O-RAN for years by being a leading voice in developing and adopting O-RAN standards, paving the way for greater competition, innovation, and cost savings in the telecommunications industry," said Steven Rice, Vice President, Network Planning, Verizon. "Through collaboration with VIAVI and AT&T in the ACCoRD labs, we expect to further accelerate these initiatives."
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