MWC is the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event, held in Barcelona from March 3 to 6, 2025. This year’s theme, “Converge. Connect. Create.”, highlighted the intersection of technology, people, and innovation, shaping the future of industries and society.
EANTC actively participated in the event, contributing to key discussions on network testing, interoperability, and innovation in the telecom industry.
This year, EANTC was present at three different locations:
BERLIN.mobile – The Pavilion of the German Capital Region Booth
At our main location, EANTC presented its 5G testing services and lab-as-a-service solutions for vendors, operators, and enterprises. We demonstrated automated certification and benchmark testing of 5G O-RAN systems, developed as part of our contribution to the i14y Lab project — live with a multi-vendor test rig located remotely in Berlin.
In addition, we showcased our portfolio of 5G RAN optimization, 5G core, 5G application (OpenGateway), O-Cloud platform, time synchronization, and x-haul transport testing. Across all these areas, we covered conformance and interoperability, performance benchmarking, manageability, and security tests.
Together with VIAVI and other key industry partners, EANTC also showcased a live Open RAN system test demonstration at the booth. This end-to-end, multi-vendor test bed highlighted conformance, performance, interoperability, and cybersecurity testing, incorporating both emulated and real user equipment (UEs).
Visitors had the opportunity to experience real-life Open RAN system testing and explore how our solutions drive interoperability across global labs.
CampusOS Booth
The CampusOS Project is fostering the development of an open and modular ecosystem for 5G private networks to promote vendor independence, competition, and innovation, strengthening digital sovereignty in Germany and Europe. Led by Fraunhofer FOKUS and HHI, the project unites 22 industry and research partners and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action.
As part of the CampusOS Consortium, EANTC showcased the latest advancements in reference architectures and interoperable network technologies tailored to industry needs. Our demonstration featured the automatic execution of a complex O-RAN-compatible test suite, with all end-to-end components autonomously controlled — ensuring seamless implementation, execution, and documentation. This approach enhanced scalability and repeatability in Open RAN testing, supporting the evolution of network interoperability.
i14y Lab at CampusOS Booth
The i14y Lab is a vendor-neutral, open testing facility dedicated to accelerating the deployment of disaggregated network components. Supported by a consortium of three operators and key industry players, the lab provides rigorous conformance, interoperability, and end-to-end validation for emerging technologies like Open RAN — ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance in multi-vendor environments.
As a consortium partner, EANTC supported the i14y Lab Booth within the CampusOS Pavilion. We showcased our ongoing work in certification and badging of Open RAN components, aiming to ensure interoperability and performance across diverse ecosystems. We also shared insights on refining test-plan feedback and improving industry standards to meet real-world deployment needs more effectively.
