Limited competition in the telecommunications infrastructure market can reduce supply chain resilience and security and contribute to higher prices for operators and consumers in the long run, according to a paper released by NTIA on behalf of the executive branch of the U.S. government.
The 26-page paper explores the potential benefits of Open RAN in expanding the vendor ecosystem.
“The Executive Branch fully supports industry’s development of Open RAN while recognizing the importance of maintaining a full suite of solutions offered by incumbent vendors.”
