Türk Telekom is teaming up with Parallel Wireless and Juniper Networks on a multivendor Open RAN initiative that will see the carrier deploy Open RAN technology utilizing the RAN Intelligent Control (RIC) in Turkey.
The companies are currently testing Open RAN in the carrier’s Innovation Center. While Türk Telekom and Juniper Networks have previously worked together on the RIC to automate networks, enable efficient resource utilization and provide an optimal customer experience, the latest news incorporates Parallel Wireless’ software into the carrier’s broader Open RAN plans.