Deutsche Telekom preps RFQ for 30k RAN sites

Deutsche Telekom Prepares for Open RAN Expansion

Deutsche Telekom is taking a step-by-step approach to Open RAN, with plans to deploy over 3,000 Open RAN sites by the end of next year.

According to Thomas Lips, Senior VP of RAN Disaggregation and Enablement, the company will issue a request for quotation (RFQ) for 30,000 radio access network (RAN) sites in early 2026, including Open RAN.

Thomas Lips discussed Deutsche Telekom's Open RAN progress at Fyuz 2025, alongside industry experts from AT&T, Vodafone, and others.

Author's summary: Deutsche Telekom expands Open RAN deployments.

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