A cutting-edge indigenous technology originating from India has made its debut in Barcelona. The city of Barcelona recently saw the introduction of ORAN, a wireless technology centered around an open radio access network. Developed by WiSig Networks Private Limited, a startup that emerged from the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H), this innovation is the result of collaboration with the Programmable Solutions Group. The unique selling proposition (USP) of this technology lies in its ability to empower global wireless operators by enhancing capacity, elevating signal quality, and optimizing spectral efficiency.

"Since this 5G technology is very efficient it can help improve the capacity by three times when compared to 4G. Say, if a telecom operator is catering to 100 users, they will be able to cater to 300 with this", said Kiran Kumar Kuchi, founder of WiSig Networks adding how it is touted to be the world's first ORAN Massive MIMO ULPI Radio Solution. Describing this technology as an upgraded iteration of ORAN technology, he highlighted its capability to not only enhance efficiency but also guarantee improved speed and cost-effectiveness in reaching targets.

Kuchi, presently in Barcelona for the launch event, stated that he, in conjunction with PSG, a business division separated from Intel Corporation, has showcased the technology to telecommunications operators in the area and intends to promptly implement it in Barcelona. "We are making this cutting-edge technology readily available to global telecom operators and original equipment manufacturers", said the professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT-H.

In India, the technology will be deployed through BSNL and other private networks, he added. "We are working with C-DOT (Centre for Development of Telematics), which is the R&D arm of the Department of telecommunications (DoT), for developing 5G Open-RAN. So, the technology deployment will be through BSNL and other private networks", he said and added that they are hopeful that it will happen either by the end of 2024 or early next year. Kuchi asserted that this solution signifies a significant milestone in the progression of 5G deployments, providing open, interoperable, and programmable alternatives to conventional custom radios and baseband units.