Open RAN vendor Parallel Wireless lauded a milestone of installing equipment in 1,500 sites across various African markets through partnerships with authorities and operators in a number of countries. The company noted it was also preparing for “for future 5G upgrades across Africa” as open RAN continues to grow. Parallel Wireless indicated providing connectivity in parts of the continent required meeting unique challenges, including geographic factors and issues sourcing electricity. In a separate announcement, the company revealed a deal with Nigerian infrastructure sharing specialist Hotspot Network to use its technology in 500 sites in rural parts of the country. It claimed this, and its other deployments in the region, demonstrated open RAN architecture could “help connect the disconnected, bringing them in touch with previously out-of-reach banking, health and educational services”.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 11, 2024 14:34 UTC