Huawei named leader in 5G radio access network

Huawei gained the top position in the second half (H2) of 2019 and remained the clear leader across the entire 5G radio access network (RAN) portfolio, said GlobalData, a global data analytics and consulting company. The criteria categories employed in the 5G RAN competitive assessment include baseband unit (BBU) capacity, Radio Unit portfolio, installation ease, and technology evolution, according to Global Data’s 5G RAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment report. The assessment concluded that Huawei's 5G RAN portfolio held the strongest overall leadership position, achieving a rating of Leader across all four evaluated criteria. Huawei boasts the industry's most complete 5G Radio Unit product portfolio. A total of 94 Radio Unit products are supported, including 22 Massive MIMO models, 32 integrated antenna models, and 14 dual-band models (referring to these capable of operating on two bands).