Samsung and Orange expand Open RAN partnership

Samsung and Orange Group have announced an expansion of their existing Open RAN partnership, focusing on increasing the number of vRAN and Open RAN sites within Orange's network in France. This expansion will involve Samsung integrating its latest processors into Orange's infrastructure. While the financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, the agreement signifies a continued commitment to Open RAN technology by both companies. This partnership suggests a strategic move by Orange to diversify its vendor base and potentially reduce costs, while providing Samsung with a valuable opportunity to showcase its Open RAN capabilities in a major European market. The expansion of this partnership is notable due to the involvement of two major players in the telecom industry. Orange, a leading European telecom operator, is actively pursuing Open RAN as part of its network evolution strategy. Samsung, a global technology leader, is positioning itself as a key provider of Open RAN solutions. The deal's focus on vRAN and Open RAN deployments highlights the growing momentum behind these technologies as alternatives to traditional network architectures. The integration of Samsung's processors further emphasizes the importance of hardware innovation in the Open RAN ecosystem.