Open RAN promised to revolutionise the radio access network marketplace, with its open interface specifications enabling a more diverse supplier ecosystem which, in turn, would lead to more choice, greater innovation and lower costs for telcos. However, Open RAN has diverged from its original concept into what it is today. How has the technology changed and how have the views of telcos changed? This panel discusses the state of Open RAN in 2025 and its future potential, the lessons from trials and early deployments, and its effect on the wider RAN marketplace.

Recorded April 2025