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Volker Ricker

Director in Business Development, Mobility Solutions

Volker brings more than 30 years of mobile industry experience, specializing in RAN technologies. His career spans roles with major operators, an infrastructure startup, and leading OEMs—giving him a deep understanding of how radio technology and network economics evolve. At ANDREW, he applies this expertise to advance our innovation across next generation networks.

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February 18, 2026

Enabling Europe’s migration from GSM R to FRMCS: Building the RF foundation for the digital rail era

Europe’s railway networks are preparing for a once‑in‑a‑generation transformation. After more than two decades of service, GSM‑R — the 2G‑based communication technology that has reliably supported operational safety across the continent — is approaching its end of life. To meet the growing demands for capacity, automation, resilience, and interoperability, the industry is now transitioning to the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS). Powered by 5G technology, FRMCS is designed to unlock the next era of digital rail, enabling mission‑critical services.

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