Altiostar Open vRAN
Cloud-native, open, and intelligent RAN software.
Overview
Altiostar, now part of Rakuten Symphony, provides a cloud-native Open virtualized RAN (vRAN) software solution for 4G and 5G networks. Their software disaggregates the RAN into virtualized components that can run on COTS hardware, enabling a multi-vendor, web-scale mobile network. Altiostar's solution is a key component of Rakuten Mobile's innovative, fully virtualized network in Japan.
✨ Key Features
- Cloud-native and containerized architecture
- Open RAN compliant
- Support for 4G and 5G
- Virtualized Centralized Unit (vCU) and Distributed Unit (vDU)
- Support for macro and small cells
- Automation and orchestration capabilities
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Proven at scale in a major greenfield network (Rakuten Mobile)
- Deep integration with Rakuten Symphony's automation and orchestration platform
- Strong focus on cloud-native principles and web-scale architecture
Unique Value: Offers a proven, scalable, and cloud-native Open vRAN solution that has been deployed at scale in a commercial network, providing a blueprint for other operators to follow.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Large-scale commercial deployment in Rakuten Mobile's network in Japan.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Legacy network environments not ready for full virtualization and cloud-native architecture
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more integrated and automated solution when combined with the Rakuten Symphony Symworld platform, compared to a purely multi-vendor DIY approach.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: NA
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