Open source software is now a cost-effective alternative to proprietary business solutions in the private mobile network market.
At the 2024 Ubuntu Summit in the Hague, Canonical demonstrated a live installation of Charmed Aether SD-Core with Charmed OAI RAN, showcasing a 5G PMN that was set up with commercial 5G phones connected via a software-defined radio.
Canonical's Telco Engineering team is working to make the experience of deploying a 5G mobile network simple and frictionless by developing automation in software lifecycle management.
Charmed Aether SD-Core and Charmed OAI RAN will help address key requirements, including cost-efficiency, simplicity in deployment and continuous operations, superior communication quality, reliability, security and long-term stability with the ability to deliver seamless updates and upgrades.
Cost reduction in deployment and operations along with simplicity in system management are key enablers for a smooth technology transition by businesses, as is a cost-effective solution.
Canonical plans to deliver more advanced system demonstrations in Ubuntu Summit events with added features to showcase what open source can achieve in telecommunications.
Charmed Aether SD-Core open source product provides a cost-efficient private mobile network, delivering superior connectivity experience for business devices.
Canonical provides a full stack for your telecom infrastructure, including open source and automation products.
Check out the documentation pages to test and try a 5G network on your own.
Canonical's continuous hard work towards open source and software automation in 5G mobile networking holds the promise to deliver a great opportunity to pave the way for innovators in the industry.