Core Insights - Mavenir, in collaboration with Three UK and Red Hat, successfully validated the performance advantages of 5G non-standalone O-RAN compatible small cells in Glasgow, achieving a doubling of 5G speeds during peak hours [1][2][3] - The project marks the first pilot of an Open RAN in a dense urban environment in the UK, demonstrating the integration of O-RAN compatible small cells with traditional macro base stations [1][2][4] - The pilot achieved peak 5G speeds of 520 Mbps in the trial area, significantly enhancing network capacity and user experience [1][3] Project Details - The SCONDA project, supported by the UK government’s Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), aims to enhance small cell density in urban areas [2][5] - Mavenir's complete 4G and 5G O-RAN solutions include OpenBeam small cell radio units running on Red Hat OpenShift, facilitating automated network performance management in complex RF environments [2][3] - Following the successful trial of 18 sites, the project will expand to a total of 34 small cells [1] Industry Impact - The integration project demonstrates the capability of Open RAN to seamlessly work with traditional vendor equipment, potentially attracting global interest in wireless network design [3][4] - The collaboration between Mavenir and Red Hat is expected to enhance network performance and unlock new 5G application potentials for operators [3][4] - The pilot serves as a foundation for scaling urban Open RAN deployments and optimizing performance in complex environments [3][4]