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David Debrecht

VP Wireless Technologies at CableLabs
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David Debrecht is vice president of Wireless Technologies at CableLabs. In this role, he directs the execution and adoption of new wireless technologies and specifications for the secure delivery of high-speed data, video, voice and next generation services for CableLabs members and the industry. David has over 35 years of experience with wireless technology solutions in both government and commercial applications. He has served in a broad range of technology and product development roles, including various positions in R&D, product management, and technology development. David started his career at General Dynamics, developing radar, radar warning, and electronic countermeasures platforms on the F-16 fighter aircraft. He moved to the communications industry in the mid-90s with Nokia, developing radio base station solutions. He successfully filled many different roles within Nokia for 25 years, the latest of which, before moving to CableLabs, was CTO for the U.S. and Federal business organization. David holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from Texas A&M University. He enjoys the outdoors and participates regularly in both organized and unorganized outdoor sports and recreation.

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  • Open RAN needs to overcome interoperability concerns

    Open radio access network (RAN) technology is one of the hottest topics in the telecom space despite ongoing development and integration challenges that have limited most deployments to greenfield 5G operators. This division was highlighted at the recent MWC Las Vegas event where technology executives from large operators had significantly different views on open RAN maturity, which continues to dampen uptake.

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  • "Operators often are limited by the hardware and software used in cellular networks. Traditional radio access networks (RANs) lock an operator into a single equipment supplier’s technology, leading to higher costs and less innovation in the industry. Open RAN, by contrast, opens up possibilities for the infrastructure. It enables equipment interoperability to drive innovation, reduce costs and create more resilient, reliable and secure networks — big advantages for both the industry and end users."

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