AmpliTech Group Becomes First US Based Company To Achieve O-RAN Certification For Its ORAN 5G 64T64R MIMO Radio Platform
Rhea-AI Summary
AmpliTech Group (NASDAQ: AMPG) announced its 64T64R Massive MIMO 5G radio completed O-RAN ALLIANCE conformance certification at an authorized OTIC on Jan 20, 2026 (Certificate/Badge ID NANU26001).
The certified radio supports 5G NR Band n78 (3.55–3.7 GHz) with up to 100 MHz carrier bandwidth, TDD operation, and O-RAN Split 7-2x (Category B), confirming alignment with O-RAN technical specifications and interoperability expectations for multi-vendor commercial and private 5G deployments in dense environments.
Positive
- Achieved formal O-RAN ALLIANCE conformance certification (NANU26001)
- Supports 64T64R Massive MIMO for high-capacity 5G deployments
- Certified for 5G NR Band n78 (3.55–3.7 GHz) with 100 MHz
- Compatibility with O-RAN Split 7-2x (Category B) for interoperability
Negative
- Certification scope limited to Band n78 (3.55–3.7 GHz)
- Radio configured for TDD operation only, not FDD
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
AMPG was down 1.62% pre-news while several peers were up: CMTL 2.05%, OCC 3.07%, LTRX 1.02%, INSG 2.89%, and SILC down 1.45%. With no peers in the momentum scanner, the move appeared stock-specific rather than sector-driven.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-12 | Rights offering results | Neutral | +18.3% | Completion of $4 unit rights offering raising about $9.07M in proceeds. |
| 2026-01-08 | Advisory board change | Positive | -2.0% | Appointment of Professor Melodia to support ORAN and AI-native networks. |
| 2026-01-05 | Revenue and outlook | Positive | +11.3% | Record FY2025 revenue and reaffirmed FY2026 revenue outlook of at least $50M. |
| 2025-12-30 | Technical validation | Positive | +2.5% | 100% Open RAN handover validation for O-RUs at O-RAN PlugFest. |
| 2025-12-11 | Rights offering launch | Negative | -3.4% | Announcement of $4 unit rights offering with up to 8M units available. |
Recent news has mostly seen aligned price reactions, with strong gains on revenue/outlook and capital-raising updates, and one divergence on a positive advisory appointment.
Over the past months, AmpliTech reported record FY2025 revenue and reaffirmed at least $50M in FY2026 revenue outlook, which coincided with a 11.28% gain. Technical O-RAN validation at the POWDER OTIC PlugFest and today’s O-RAN certification both support its 5G Open RAN positioning. Capital raising via a rights offering and subsequent receipt of about $9.07M also drew positive reactions, while a board advisory appointment produced a modest negative move, showing mostly constructive but selective responses to news.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights an O-RAN Alliance certification for AmpliTech’s 64T64R 5G NR Band n78 radio, confirming standards-based interoperability for dense, high-capacity networks. It builds on earlier Open RAN validations and record FY2025 revenue with at least $50M FY2026 guidance, suggesting continued execution on its 5G strategy. Recent rights-offering proceeds and insider share purchases provide additional context. Investors may watch for follow-on contracts, deployments, and further O-RAN validations to gauge commercial traction.
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Certification Confirms Standards-Based Readiness for High-Capacity 5G Networks in Dense Environments
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG), today announced that its flagship 5G Open RAN radio, 64T64R MIMO has successfully completed the O-RAN ALLIANCE Certification and Badging Program at the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems, an O-RAN Alliance–qualified Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC).
The certification confirms that the radio platform conforms to O-RAN technical specifications governing key radio interfaces and operational behaviors. The certification is identified as Certificate/Badge ID NANU26001 and references the O-RAN.WG4.CONF.0-v09.00 conformance test specification.
Why This Certification Is Important
Open RAN architectures rely on standardized interfaces that allow radios, baseband units, and software from different suppliers to operate together in a single network. Independent conformance certification through an authorized OTIC verifies that equipment meets these specifications, helping network operators and system integrators deploy multi-vendor networks with greater confidence and predictability.
By completing this certification process, AmpliTech’s Massive MIMO radio has demonstrated alignment with O-RAN requirements commonly used in commercial and private 5G deployments.
Impact on Network Performance and Everyday Connectivity
The certification applies to AmpliTech’s 64T64R Massive MIMO radio supporting 5G NR Band n78 (3.55–3.7 GHz) with up to 100 MHz carrier bandwidth, TDD operation, and O-RAN Split 7-2x (Category B). This configuration is widely used in high-capacity 5G macro networks designed to serve densely populated and high-traffic environments, including urban centers, transportation hubs, campuses, stadiums, and enterprise or industrial sites.
In addition to new Open RAN deployments, this radio supports large mobile network operators (MNOs) as they expand and improve existing networks while transitioning toward O-RAN-based 5G architectures. Standards-based conformance enables phased upgrades, capacity expansion, and modernization alongside established infrastructure.
For end users, networks built with this class of technology are associated with higher capacity, more consistent data speeds during peak usage periods, improved reliability in dense environments, and support for advanced applications such as high-definition video, cloud services, smart infrastructure, and connected devices.
Mr. Fawad Maqbool, CEO and CTO of AmpliTech Group, stated: “O-RAN conformance certification is a meaningful step that confirms our radio platform aligns with industry-defined standards for Open RAN deployments. Independent validation through an authorized OTIC supports interoperability and helps ensure our products can be integrated into real-world 5G networks designed to deliver reliable, high-capacity, high-speed connectivity in dense environments.”
About the O-RAN Certification & Badging Program
The O-RAN Certification & Badging Program uses standardized test procedures administered by authorized OTICs to independently verify conformance with O-RAN specifications.
About the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems at Northeastern University
The Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems is an interdisciplinary research institute focused on pioneering next-generation wireless systems and networks, including 5G, 6G, and large-scale Internet of Things (IoT) applications. WIoT brings together more than one hundred researchers across disciplines and works closely with industry, government, and academic partners to accelerate the development and deployment of open, programmable, and AI-powered wireless networks. https://wiot.northeastern.edu/.
Within the Institute, the Open6G Open Testing and Integration Center (OTIC) serves as a North American OTIC in the Boston area, approved by the O-RAN ALLIANCE. It provides comprehensive testing, integration, and certification services for Open RAN products, including conformance, interoperability, performance, and end-to-end testing, with particular emphasis on massive MIMO and AI-native Open RAN architectures.
About AmpliTech Group
AmpliTech Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMPG, AMPGW) designs, develops, and manufactures advanced RF and microwave signal-processing components and systems for satellite, 5G/6G telecom, quantum computing, defense, and space applications. Its five divisions, AmpliTech Inc., Specialty Microwave, Spectrum Semiconductor Materials, AmpliTech Group Microwave Design Center, and AmpliTech Group 5G Divisions work symbiotically and serve customers worldwide. Through continuous innovation and U.S.-based manufacturing, AmpliTech is enabling the next generation of connectivity and communication systems. For further information, please visit www.amplitechgroup.com.
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