What is Non Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller?

A Non Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) is a cloud-native control-plane function in Open RAN (ORAN) architectures that performs non-real-time radio resource management, policy guidance, and optimization using data analytics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML). Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics A RIC operates in the management and orchestration layer of an ORAN system with control loops above 1 second. It performs

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Non Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller is most closely associated with AI infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence.

Non Real-Time RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC)

Last updated August 24, 2026

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