ANDREW receives high marks in recent competitive ranking
Compared with leading Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and Distributed Radio System (DRS) solution vendors, ANDREW, an Amphenol company, has been ranked among the top suppliers of digital DAS and DRS by ABI Research.
ANDREW, a global leader in in-building wireless connectivity, continues to pioneer innovation in Open RAN DAS and digital radio systems. The company’s ERA® all-digital, frequency-agnostic architecture delivers scalable flexibility at both the head-end and antenna sides—simplifying network expansion, enabling O-RAN and CPRI digital interfaces to Tier-1 OEM basebands, and reducing power and cooling needs by more than 50%.
ABI Research provides strategic insight into the technologies transforming industries, uncovering market opportunities, and shaping next-generation communications infrastructure. ANDREW is proud to be recognized by ABI Research for its leadership in advancing digital DAS/DRS architectures that enable sustainable, future-ready connectivity.
For its impressive scores in the Implementation and Innovation categories, ANDREW has been recognized as a Leader among global DAS/DRS suppliers. This distinction highlights the company’s competitive advantage in software-defined, scalable in-building wireless solutions for both venues and enterprise networks.
ANDREW earned the Top Innovator title for its sustained investment in research and development. Breakthroughs include the CPRI baseband interface (developed with Nokia) and the O-RAN baseband interface (developed with Samsung), both of which streamline integration, reduce head-end complexity, and improve energy efficiency. These innovations accelerate 5G adoption, maintain backward compatibility from 2G through 5G, and ensure readiness for 6G.
Recognized as a Top Implementer, ANDREW has demonstrated exceptional capability in real-world deployments. Its ERA® digital DAS platform integrates seamlessly with existing fiber infrastructure, supports multi-operator and neutral-host architectures, and includes built-in tools for measurement, monitoring, and optimization. This focus on simplified, scalable deployment makes ANDREW a trusted partner to mobile network operators, neutral hosts, and enterprise IT teams across industries such as stadiums, airports, hospitality, healthcare, and higher education.
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