LG Uplus said on the 22nd that, together with Nokia, it succeeded in verifying the next-generation virtualized base station technology, "Cloud RAN," in a commercial network environment.
Cloud RAN is a technology that implements software functions on virtualized servers in a cloud environment instead of dedicated hardware, and it is drawing attention as a key technology that maximizes network flexibility and efficiency. LG Uplus and Nokia built a Cloud RAN field trial network in Cheongdo County, North Gyeongsang Province, on Sept., and succeeded by verifying data transmission speed, base station processing capacity, and power consumption efficiency in an environment using actual 5G Network communications.
In addition, operational convenience such as equipment installation automation, remote work, and post-installation verification automation following the introduction of Cloud RAN was also reviewed. Through this, it proved that the virtualization and centralization of base station functions operate stably.
LG Uplus is also researching "Open RAN" technology along with Cloud RAN. Based on open interfaces, Open RAN reduces dependence on manufacturers and improves network efficiency, and LG Uplus plans to focus on using it to implement AI-based radio access networks (AI-RAN).