AmpliTech Bets on Open RAN with New 5G Radios to Capture Global Market

HAUPPAUGE, NY – February 19, 2026 – AmpliTech Group, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced radio frequency components, today announced a significant expansion of its 5G portfolio with the launch of two new base station units. The move signals a strategic push into the burgeoning Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) market, targeting high-demand mid-band spectrums to serve both traditional carriers and the rapidly growing private 5G network sector.

The new systems, which support the globally utilized Band 2 and Band 41/n41 frequencies, are set to be showcased at the upcoming MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's premier connectivity event. This launch positions AmpliTech to compete in a market undergoing a fundamental transformation, as the industry shifts away from proprietary, single-vendor systems toward more flexible, interoperable, and cost-effective open architectures.

Riding the Open RAN Wave

The timing of AmpliTech's announcement is critical, as the Open RAN market is poised for explosive growth. After a period of stabilization, industry analysts project the Open RAN infrastructure market, valued at approximately $3.18 billion in 2025, to skyrocket to nearly $38.71 billion by 2034, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of over 32%. This growth is fueled by a global push from mobile operators to diversify their supplier ecosystem, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation.

Open RAN's core promise is to dismantle the vendor lock-in that has long characterized the telecom equipment market. By standardizing interfaces between different components of the radio access network—such as the radio unit (RU), distributed unit (DU), and centralized unit (CU)—operators can mix and match best-of-breed hardware and software from multiple vendors. Major operators are already making substantial commitments; AT&T signed a landmark $14 billion deal with Ericsson to build out an Open RAN-compliant network, while Vodafone aims to have the technology in 30% of its European sites by 2030.

AmpliTech’s new radios are designed to slot directly into this new ecosystem. By supporting O-RAN Split 7-2a and 10G fronthaul, they adhere to the open interface specifications that are becoming a baseline requirement for next-generation networks. Fawad Maqbool, CEO of AmpliTech Group, emphasized the strategic importance of this compliance.

“These new 5G base station units significantly expand our addressable global market footprint,” said Maqbool in a statement. “Our increasing portfolio, combined with key O-RAN certifications, reduces deployment risk for customers and accelerates purchasing decisions. In the process we have announced critically needed ORAN certifications which effectively reduces the risk to our customers, lowers their qualification costs and expedites interoperability testing projects.”

Beyond Carriers: Powering the Private 5G Revolution

While carrier network upgrades represent a massive opportunity, AmpliTech is also aiming its new radios at what may be an even more dynamic market: private 5G networks. The private wireless sector is currently outpacing public RAN growth, with revenues projected to increase by over 20% in 2025, driven by strong industrial adoption. Manufacturing has emerged as the largest vertical, but the applications are spreading rapidly.

AmpliTech's press release specifically targets a range of high-value use cases for its new hardware, including:

• Industrial Automation: Providing reliable, low-latency connectivity for robotics and IoT sensors in environments like mines and ports.
• Smart Cities: Powering city-wide sensor networks, intelligent traffic systems, and public safety communications.
• Large Venues: Delivering high-capacity coverage for thousands of users in stadiums and convention centers.
• Enterprise Campuses: Enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for airports, universities, and corporate headquarters.
• Fixed Wireless Access (FWA): Offering a competitive alternative to fiber for delivering high-speed broadband to homes.

For these enterprise customers, the complexity and cost of traditional cellular infrastructure have often been prohibitive. Open RAN-compliant hardware, like the new units from AmpliTech, promises to lower these barriers, offering a more streamlined and cost-effective path to deploying a dedicated, high-performance 5G network tailored to specific operational needs.

A Strategic Global Play in a Crowded Field

AmpliTech is entering a fiercely competitive landscape. The RAN market has become increasingly concentrated, with the top five vendors—Huawei, Ericsson, Nokia, ZTE, and Samsung—holding a dominant share. Furthermore, established players like Samsung, Mavenir, and NEC have already carved out significant portions of the early Open RAN market. However, AmpliTech's strategy appears to be one of precision and focus rather than broad-side competition.

By targeting Band 2 (1900 MHz) and Band 41/n41 (2.5 GHz), the company is addressing two of the most widely deployed mid-band spectrums for 5G. This strategic choice unlocks distinct and lucrative geographical markets.

• Band 2 is a workhorse band across North and Latin America. Its inclusion makes AmpliTech’s radios a viable option for operators in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and numerous South American countries looking to modernize their legacy networks or build out private 5G systems.

• Band 41/n41 is a high-capacity mid-band crucial for dense urban 5G deployments. It is heavily used in the United States and is central to the rapid 5G rollouts in Asia and the Middle East, including in high-growth markets like India, Japan, and Saudi Arabia. With operators like India's Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel aggressively deploying Open RAN, the demand for compliant hardware is substantial.

“We are pleased our R&D group has made this new release of two strategic radio Bands to the growing ORAN 5G ecosystem right before our participation at MWC 2026,” Maqbool stated, highlighting the immediate availability of the radios for customer evaluation.

As the industry converges on Barcelona for MWC 2026, all eyes will be on the Open RAN ecosystem. AmpliTech's launch is a clear declaration of its intent to be a key supplier in this new era of connectivity. The company is betting that its combination of advanced RF engineering, strategic band selection, and commitment to open standards will provide a compelling alternative for network builders around the world.