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Aug 9, 2022 Tareq Amin, CEO of Rakuten Mobile and a pioneer in Open RAN technology, shares his vision of revolutionizing mobile networks. He discusses the groundbreaking launch of Rakuten's cloud-native network in Japan and the emerging Open RAN landscape. Tareq reveals how this innovative approach can cut costs and enhance connectivity, citing examples from Japan and India. He also addresses the challenges of transitioning to O-RAN, including hardware sourcing and the importance of fostering competition. Prepare for a fascinating insight into the future of mobile broadband!
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Reliance Jio's Disruptive Success
- Reliance Jio became India's biggest carrier by initially offering free 4G LTE service.
- Tareq Amin focused on clever business moves like unique supplier agreements and integrated products to achieve low costs.
Management vs. Technology
- Good management, like negotiating supplier agreements and efficient network deployment, was key to Jio's success.
- Rakuten Mobile aims to further reduce costs with OpenRAN technology.
The Importance of OpenRAN
- Radio access networks traditionally rely on a few proprietary vendors, limiting competition and driving costs.
- OpenRAN aims to diversify this supply chain and reduce reliance on these vendors.