Antevia Networks Partners with RANsemi for 5G Open RAN Radio Units

UK-based telecoms chip supplier RANsemi has announced a partnership with Antevia Networks, a fellow UK supplier, to provide chips for a private 5G platform. The Antevia 5G SHIFT enterprise private network utilizes Open RAN (O-RAN) fronthaul technology in its Radio Units (O-RUs), powered by RANsemi's 5G PHY SoCs. This collaboration aims to enhance in-building 5G wireless coverage for various applications.

The platform is built on a virtualized radio access network (vRAN) architecture that implements a 'shared cell' topology. Currently, the system is undergoing live public trials in multiple locations across the United Kingdom, showcasing the capabilities of the innovative technology developed by the two British companies.

Previously, Antevia Networks utilized chips developed by Picocom before the UK operation transitioned to RANsemi. The shift to RANsemi's silicon has enabled the companies to further innovate and provide enterprises with deployable, cost-effective, and adaptable private network solutions. The 5G SHIFT platform is a testament to this collaboration and technological advancement.

According to a statement from RANsemi, "It's fantastic to see our silicon being deployed locally through our successful partnership with Antevia. Enterprises need readily deployable, cost-effective, yet easily adaptable private network platforms and 5G SHIFT delivers. We are proud to be part of this exciting innovation with Antevia O-RUs running on RANsemi SoCs."

The Antevia platform is poised for deployment in various applications, particularly in retail locations that demand reliable and secure connectivity. Public trials of the 5G SHIFT platform are currently underway at prominent sites such as Bath Rugby Ground, the Roman Baths in Bath, England, and Cardiff Market in Cardiff, Wales, demonstrating the platform's capabilities in real-world scenarios.

For these deployments, Antevia Networks has equipped its O-RUs with RANsemi silicon and Fronthaul Multiplexer (FHM) technology, creating a 'shared cell' configuration that simplifies network management. By leveraging the open, flexible architecture based on O-RAN standards and vRAN, Antevia Networks aims to deliver cost-effective, intelligent 5G private networks optimized for indoor deployments.

Simon Cosgrove, CEO of Antevia Networks, emphasized the importance of fast, simple, and secure 5G private networks for enterprises. He stated, "By establishing our O-RUs on RANsemi silicon and leveraging the open, flexible architecture based on O-RAN standards, combined with vRAN, we deliver cost-effective, intelligent, cloud-based 5G private networks optimized for indoor deployments."

Antevia Networks plans to showcase its ecosystem of partners, including RANsemi, at the upcoming MWC Barcelona event, highlighting the collaborative efforts and technological advancements in the realm of private 5G networks.

For more information, visit antevianetworks.com and ransemi.com.