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OCUDU 26.10 Enhances Open Source RAN with Satellite Connectivity

OCUDU 26.10 Enhances Open Source RAN with Satellite Connectivity

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ThreatCluster •October 10, 2026 at 06:36 UTC
  • •OCUDU 26.10 introduces 5G satellite connectivity and advanced wireless capabilities.
  • •The release supports 3GPP Release 17 NTN, enhancing deployment flexibility.
  • •The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation has doubled its active contributors since launch.

On October 8, 2026, the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation announced the release of OCUDU 26.10, which enhances the open source RAN platform with new features including 5G satellite connectivity and support for 3GPP Release 17 Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN). This update aims to improve network performance, deployment flexibility, and security for CU/DU systems. The release includes advanced capabilities such as 8T8R MIMO, enhanced beamforming, and multi-beam operation. The OCUDU Ecosystem Developer Summit is scheduled for October 20-22, 2026, where the community will explore these new capabilities. The foundation has seen significant growth, welcoming 95 new members and doubling the active contributor count since its inception. The advancements are positioned to support both current 5G deployments and future 6G use cases, reflecting a shift towards more sophisticated open source RAN technologies.

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2026-10-08
OCUDU 26.10 announced
The OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation released OCUDU 26.10, enhancing the open source RAN platform with new capabilities including satellite connectivity.
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2026-10-20
OCUDU Ecosystem Developer Summit
The summit will take place in Alexandria, Virginia, focusing on the new capabilities of OCUDU 26.10.
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What new capabilities does OCUDU 26.10 offer?
OCUDU 26.10 introduces 5G satellite connectivity, 8T8R MIMO, enhanced beamforming, and support for O-RAN Split 7.2b.
When is the OCUDU Ecosystem Developer Summit?
The summit is scheduled for October 20-22, 2026, in Alexandria, Virginia.
How has the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation grown?
Since its launch, the foundation has welcomed 95 new members and doubled its active contributor count.