Bell Canada Working With Nokia on Open and Cloud-Based RAN

Bell Canada is working with Nokia on moving to a cloud-based, and eventually open, radio access network. The companies were already working together but agreed to an expanded partnership, said a Tuesday news release. “By leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge Cloud RAN technology, we’re not only significantly enhancing our network capabilities today, but also building a robust foundation for the future adoption of Open RAN,” said Mark McDonald, Bell's senior vice president-networks. “This approach ensures network agility, scalability, and vendor diversity, ultimately delivering an exceptional experience for our customers and positioning Bell as a leader in 5G innovation.”