AT&T to build OpenRAN network with Ericsson in US, snubbing Nokia

NEW DELHI: AT&T has awarded a five-year contract to Ericsson to commercially build an Open Radio Access Network (OpenRAN) technology-based network, and which will carry 70% of its wireless traffic in the United States by late 2026.

AT&T’s spending could approach roughly $14 billion over the contract duration, the Swedish telecom gear maker said in a joint statement. AT&T expects to have fully integrated open RAN sites operating in coordination with Ericsson and Fujitsu, starting in 2024.