Open RAN EXPLAINED A pioneering outline of the concepts that enhance 5G capabilities to revolutionize the telecommunications industry. Open radio-access network, or Open RAN, is a type of network architecture in which baseband and radio unit components from different suppliers can operate seamlessly in concert. Advances in network communication were, until recently, hampered by the proprietary network operations of each mobile operator; the advent of 5G, however, with its service-based architecture model, has finally opened the door to the expansion of connectivity on the Open RAN model. This transformation promises to define the future of mobile network architecture. Open RAN Explained is among the first books dedicated to this groundbreaking technology. Its comprehensive but accessible summary of current and future developments in Open RAN promises to facilitate network deployment and device design, as well as to provide a handy reference for network professionals in a range of different fields. The result is a must-read volume for anyone looking to understand the future of wireless communication. Open RAN Explained readers will also find: * In-depth description of the challenges and opportunities of network modularization * Analysis conversant with the latest release specifications of the O-RAN Allliance, GSMA OP/TIP, and other key emerging technologies * Authors working at the leading edge of 5G network communications Open RAN Explained is ideal for network operators, network element and device manufacturers, telecommunications researchers, and advanced students, as well as industry-adjacent figures such as regulators, consultants, and marketing professionals.

Pioneering outline of the concept which enhances 5G capabilities and will revolutionize the telecommunications industry Open RAN Explained details the new architectures, functionalities, and interfaces of Open RAN models and explains the standards, principles, and practical aspects the operators need to know to be prepared for the new era. The work describes the challenges and opportunities of modularization and presents scenarios and recommendations for optimal network deployment considering techno-economic aspects. It further summarizes the latest key features and aspects of the Open RAN to provide readers with a single source of information that eases network deployment, device designing, and education of personnel and students interested in advanced mobile communications. Technically, the work references the latest specifications of the O-RAN Alliance and GSMA OP/TIP, complemented by the current 3GPP Release 16 specifications on the network virtualization and spit models for which deployment is expected from 2022-25. Written by an author working at the cutting edge of 5G development in industry, sample topics covered in Open RAN Explained include: * Open RAN architecture, exploring ideas like details of the requirements and challenges of the cloud runtime environment the Open RAN needs for O-Cloud * RAN modularization, covering the role of 4G and 5G, 3GPP split options, O-RAN options, and hardware design * O-RAN use cases, such as traffic steering, QoS and QoE optimization, massive MIMO, network slicing and service level assurance, and V2X handover * Open RAN planning and deployment, regarding Open RAN deployment scenarios, service-based planning aspects, optimization, site strategies, and more Presenting many practical examples to aid in reader comprehension, Open RAN Explained is an essential and accessible resource for operators, equipment manufacturers, service providers, regulators, and educational institutes alike to understand and explore the principles and details of the Open RAN.