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Accenture and MTN have completed a groundbreaking Proof-of-Concept (PoC) trial to test Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) solutions in live networks across South Africa and Nigeria. This initiative, which included a lab trial at MTN South Africa’s facility in Johannesburg, is set to enhance customer experience and optimise costs across the African continent by leveraging the flexibility of ORAN technology.
With increasing mobile traffic, fierce competition, and the need for cost efficiency, Communication Service Providers (CSPs) face significant challenges. ORAN technology offers the scalability and innovation required to overcome these obstacles, transforming how networks are built and services are delivered.
Key Highlights:
- ORAN empowers CSPs to improve network performance, enhance customer experience, and unlock new revenue opportunities. The PoC allowed MTN to explore ORAN through the Rakuten communications platform, advancing next-generation mobile communications across Africa.
- MTN is committed to leveraging ORAN technology to lower costs, improve service quality, and expand its ecosystem. The initiative highlights ORAN’s potential to reduce the total cost of ownership while enabling cloud-native, scalable network solutions.
This successful trial marks a significant step in transforming network infrastructure for enhanced service delivery in Africa.
