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Open RAN Outreach Act
7/17/2025, 4:22 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2037
The bill proposes to provide outreach and technical assistance to small providers to help them navigate the complexities of Open RAN networks. This assistance would include training, resources, and guidance on how to effectively deploy and manage these networks.
The goal of the bill is to promote competition and innovation in the wireless industry by empowering small providers to adopt Open RAN technology. By doing so, it is hoped that consumers will benefit from improved network performance, lower costs, and increased choice in wireless services. Overall, the Open RAN Outreach and Technical Assistance Act seeks to level the playing field for small providers in the wireless industry and promote the adoption of cutting-edge technology that can benefit both providers and consumers.
Congressional Summary of HR 2037
Open RAN Outreach Act
This bill requires the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to small communications network providers regarding the benefits, uses, and challenges of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) standards and other open network architectures. (Open RAN is a nonproprietary, standardized network deployment approach that promotes open networks with interoperable equipment and virtualized network operations.)
The NTIA must also conduct outreach and provide assistance to small providers regarding participation in the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, a competitive grant program that funds efforts to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of Open RAN.
