NTT launches OREX services for telecom operators based on Open RAN

As part of its commitment to becoming an Open RAN service provider for international telecom operators, NTT DOCOMO announced a new lineup of OREX RAN, OREX SMO, and OREX Services.

OREX is DOCOMO's Open RAN service brand, allowing the combination of various vendor products to provide base stations that are highly cost-effective. OREX integrates the strengths of its 13 OREX PARTNERS3 to offer an extensive range of virtualized radio base networks (vRANs) and radio units (RUs) compatible with the range of different frequencies in use in various countries. With the addition of seven new RU vendors,4 OREX is poised to meet the demands of an even larger customer base.

On September 22, DOCOMO initiated the deployment and operation of OREX RAN and OREX SMO in its domestic 5G network, incorporating base station software from Fujitsu Limited, cloud platform from Wind River, hardware accelerator from NVIDIA, and COTS server with Intel processors. Building on the operational experience they have accumulated within DOCOMO's network, these companies plan to enhance OREX Open RAN services and expand their product combinations, striving to offer improved cost-effectiveness and reliability.

Going forward, DOCOMO will continue to support global telecom operators in their adoption of Open RAN with its new OREX offerings, strengthening its cooperation with global partners to make Open RAN a reality.