Rogers recently made headlines by successfully trialling 5G Cloud-Radio Access Network (Cloud RAN) technology in collaboration with their network partner, Ericsson, at a Blue Jays game on Canada Day. This marked a significant milestone for Rogers as they continue to pave the way for their evolution towards next-generation networks.
According to a release from Rogers, the Cloud RAN technology complements their existing national standalone 5G core network. Described as foundational for their network development, the implementation at the Blue Jays game was a historic moment as it was the first time this technology had been deployed over a commercial network at a live event in Canada.
Cloud RAN, as defined on Ericsson’s website, involves the separation of the RAN baseband software and hardware, allowing the software to run on off-the-shelf hardware with cloud-native tools to manage both aspects. Rogers believes that this cloud-native technology will enable them to respond more efficiently to market demands, enhance network reliability and resilience, and improve energy efficiency in the long run.
This isn’t the first time Rogers has delved into 5G testing this year. Earlier in February, the company conducted tests on network slicing in major cities like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. With each successful trial, Rogers is inching closer to a future where 5G technology will revolutionize connectivity and communication in Canada.
