Turkcell has completed a trial deployment of Ericsson’s 5G cloud radio access network (RAN) technology in Turkey’s mobile network. The trial, conducted by Ericsson, included demonstrations, test cases and performance evaluation. According to a joint statement, the successful deployment highlights Turkcell’s readiness to adopt cloud-native technologies and open network architectures, which are key elements for the evolution of telecommunications infrastructure.
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Advantages of Cloud RAN Technology
By virtualizing RAN functions and decoupling hardware and software, the Ericsson 5G Cloud RAN solution provides Turkcell with the agility it needs to rapidly deploy next-generation services and optimize network performance.
Torque Cell Highlighting the significance of this achievement, the company said: “This trial represents an important step forward in Turkcell’s efforts to modernize its network infrastructure. The adoption of 5G Cloud RAN technology will not only enhance our network capabilities but also lay the foundation for the transition to an Open RAN strategy.”
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Impact on Network Management
Ericsson’s Cloud RAN technology will enable Turkcell to deploy new software capabilities, enhance service management and improve network operations through rApps within a flexible and scalable framework.
According to an official release, the transition to Cloud RAN is expected to improve Turkcell’s network management agility and enable faster deployment of innovative services and capabilities.
