AT&T and Ericsson have announced a groundbreaking collaboration in July, utilizing Ericsson's rApp to optimize the performance of AT&T's live network. This innovative milestone highlights the importance of third-party solutions in advancing commercial networks, fostering innovation, agility, and efficiency.
– Rob Soni, VP of RAN Technology at AT&T, July 2025
AT&T integrated Ericsson's Intelligent Automation Platform (EIAP) into their network, allowing for seamless operation of automation tools and software from diverse vendors. This deployment followed rigorous testing to ensure the software's functionality on a real-world network, marking a significant step towards network optimization.
By leveraging standardized interfaces like R1, AT&T can seamlessly integrate software from various sources, enabling better communication between network management systems and rApps. This collaboration sets the stage for further advancements in network performance and reliability.
