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    Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony begin 5G Open RAN pilot

    By Juno chenMay 28, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony have initiated the country’s first 5G Open RAN pilot to deploy cloud-native standalone 5G sites.
    • The project aims to enhance network flexibility and efficiency, setting the stage for broader adoption across the Middle East and North Africa region.

    What happened: Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony launch country’s first 5G Open RAN pilot

    Zain Kuwait has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rakuten Symphony to deploy the country’s first cloud-native 5G Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) pilot. The project will utilise Rakuten Symphony’s Open RAN and cloud portfolio, including virtualised Distributed Unit (vDU) and Centralised Unit (vCU) software, to establish standalone 5G sites. Zain Kuwait will provide the necessary cell sites, data centre infrastructure, and 5G standalone core with related transport connectivity. 

    This pilot aims to demonstrate the feasibility of Open RAN technology in Kuwait and is expected to pave the way for a large-scale commercial deployment across the Zain Group’s operations in eight countries throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. 

    Also read: TAWAL’s shared Open RAN model cuts costs by up to 60%
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    Virgin Media O2 trials open RAN at Twickenham Stadium

    Why it’s important

    The collaboration signifies a strategic move towards more flexible and cost-effective network architectures. By adopting Open RAN, Zain Kuwait seeks to enhance network agility, efficiency, and scalability, aligning with global trends in telecom infrastructure modernisation. 

    Furthermore, this initiative positions Kuwait at the forefront of 5G innovation in the region, potentially accelerating the adoption of advanced mobile technologies and services.

    5G Cloud-Native Networks Open RAN Rakuten Symphony telecom innovation Zain Kuwait
    Juno chen

    Juno Chen is an intern reporter at BTW Media. Having studied Media and Data Analytics at the University of Sydney. She specialised in industry insights Contact her at j.chen@btw.media.

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