Parallel Wireless recently announced that GIFEC have selected Parallel Wireless OpenRAN to provide mobile telephony connectivity to underserved and unserved communities in Ghana.
The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) is a special Fund set up by the Government of Ghana to provide telecommunications and ICT services to unserved, underserved and deprived groups and communities in the country.
Parallel Wireless said it enables a shift to open, software-based, and virtualized OpenRAN network architectures to deliver scalable 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G software-based networks. The Company claims that it provides the most mature OpenRAN RRUs from 2x2, 4x4, 8x8 and Massive MIMO hardware that is software upgradable to any G and can support any 3GPP compliant RAN splits.
According to Parallel Wireless, OpenRAN Controller software to lower the cost of RAN through simplification, automation via real-time SON, and full virtualization of networks. It also provides seamless mobility, local breakout, and low latency for the best subscriber experience for 2G voice and 4G data. The software enables OpenRAN architecture and DU/CU split by using standards-based and open interfaces between network components. It also simplifies network management and integration of new RAN products into the core of the network.
Abraham Kofi Asante, Administrator, GIFEC
Universal Access and Service Fund has been in the forefront of bridging the digital divide and connecting the unconnected by exploring innovative and viable solutions including OpenRAN, this is what we need to accelerate the digital transformation in Ghana.
Christoph Fitih, Sales Director, Africa, Parallel Wireless
The focus of our cooperation with UASF is to help to deliver on Ghana's vision of connecting Ghanaian societies, businesses, and people to allow everyone to enjoy wireless connectivity while future-proofing network investments for any future services.
