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Open network architecture has emerged as a hot topic in recent years due to mass deployment of 5G networks around the world and global geopolitical tensions such as U.S-China trade war. Telecom operators are counting on Open RAN (Radio Access Network) to transform the oligopolistic market used to be dominated by a handful of leading telecom equipment brands, while helping their partners develop proprietary technology. In addition to Japanese peers, U.S. and European telecom operators have been proactively engaged in testing and building Open RAN architecture as well. This report provides an overview of Open RAN market developments and examines deployment strategies of major U.S and European telecom operators.