Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The partnership between Rakuten Symphony and SLT-Mobitel marks one of South Asia’s earliest Open RAN pilots, integrating 4G and 5G infrastructure to improve network agility and efficiency in Sri Lanka. Supported by Japan’s Open RAN initiative, it positions the nation at the forefront of next-generation telecom innovation.
Grameenphone has begun piloting Open RAN technology with Rakuten Symphony to test 4G and 5G NSA solutions ahead of a nationwide rollout in Bangladesh. Despite economic constraints, the Telenor-owned operator sees Open RAN as key to digital transformation, AI-driven growth, and enhancing its MyGP platform for millions of users.
Rakuten Symphony and Tejas Networks partner to create integrated Open RAN solutions, targeting India and international markets. The collaboration merges Rakuten’s cloud-native software with Tejas’s radio tech to meet evolving telecom demands and expand 4G/5G deployments.