TTA signs agreement to adopt O-RAN standards for mobile networks

To advance open mobile networks. TTA and O-RAN ALLIANCE have officially announced the signing of an agreement that enables the adoption of O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications to TTA standards.

The agreement establishes a collaborative process through which individual O-RAN specifications will be selected and adopted by TTA, strengthening the framework for Open RAN development and deployment in the Republic of Korea. It provides the basis for accelerated innovation in mobile networks and supports the creation of a more competitive and diverse telecommunications ecosystem.

This agreement aligns with the shared vision of TTA and the O-RAN ALLIANCE to drive the industry towards the development of more intelligent, open, and virtualized mobile networks that comply with global standards. Both organizations are committed to fostering a robust framework that facilitates the adoption of Open RAN technology, ensuring that mobile networks meet evolving technical and architectural requirements in the future.

“TTA and O-RAN ALLIANCE share a commitment to the advancement of Open RAN and recognize the important role it plays in fostering an ecosystem of trusted vendors capable of delivering cost-effective, high-performance mobile network platforms.” said Seung-Hyun Son, President of TTA. “The Cooperation Agreement we have signed will combine the expertise and influence of both organizations to ensure interoperability in the Open RAN market and the deployment of systems based on integrated, standards-based technologies.”

“O-RAN ALLIANCE specifications set the global foundation for open, intelligent, virtualized and interoperable Radio Access Networks, building on common RAN standards,” said Abdurazak Mudesir, Chair of the Board of O-RAN ALLIANCE and Group CTO, Deutsche Telekom. “The O-RAN ALLIANCE welcomes TTA’s transposition of O-RAN specifications to TTA standards. As with other national SDO’s, this MoU ensures technical alignment and supports mutual efforts to enable truly open RAN ecosystem.”