Middle East operators establish region’s first Open RAN centralised test lab in collaboration with TIP and Intel

Middle East operators have opened the first regional community lab in collaboration with Telecom Infra Project (TIP) and Intel, following the signing of the Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) MoU last year. The move will accelerate the implementation of Open RAN solutions in their existing telecom networks in order to support the early adoption and development of a robust regional ICT ecosystem.Two new operators Batelco and Omantel have also signed the Open RAN MoU, joining the e& formerl