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AmpliTech, Northeastern Demo First Open-Source Massive MIMO O-RAN System

AmpliTech and Northeastern University demonstrate first open-source massive MIMO O-RAN system with Category B fronthaul, validating commercial-grade radios in fully interoperable wireless networks.

This demonstration fundamentally challenges the telecommunications industry's reliance on proprietary, vendor-locked systems by proving that high-performance massive MIMO technology can operate effectively within completely open, interoperable frameworks. For consumers, this breakthrough paves the way for more competitive wireless markets, potentially leading to faster network deployments, lower costs, and more innovative services as operators gain freedom from single-vendor ecosystems. For the industry, it accelerates the practical implementation of Open RAN principles at scale, enabling network operators to mix and match components from different vendors while maintaining peak performance—a critical advancement as 5G networks expand and 6G development begins. The validation of Category B fronthaul with open-source components represents a technical milestone that could reshape how future wireless infrastructure is designed, deployed, and optimized worldwide.