NTT DOCOMO, OREX
August 31, 2025
This white paper shares NTT DOCOMO’s extensive experience in deploying a nationwide, multi-vendor Open and Intelligent RAN in Japan.
It highlights motivations, business drivers, phased deployment strategies, key success factors, and lessons learned—ranging from interoperability testing to system integration frameworks like OREX.
The insights provide practical guidance for operators worldwide, offering a deep dive into the organizational, technical, and ecosystem aspects essential for successful Open RAN adoption.
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