RangeNetworks/openbts
GSM+GPRS Radio Access Network Node observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
32/100
- Activity 0
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-02. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4548
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 790
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
1012 stars · 375 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
OpenBTS is an open-source C++ implementation of a GSM and GPRS radio access network node that uses software-defined radios to create a cellular base station. It bridges GSM handsets to VoIP infrastructure via SIP, integrating with Asterisk and providing SMS support through a store-and-forward server.
Use cases
- run a private GSM cellular network with an SDR
- build a small-scale mobile network for research or testing
- connect GSM phones to a VoIP/SIP telephony system
- send and receive SMS over a self-hosted GSM base station
- experiment with GSM protocol stacks (04.08, RRLP)
- set up cellular coverage in remote areas without carrier infrastructure
When to choose
- you need a self-hosted GSM base station using software-defined radios
- you want to bridge legacy GSM handsets with SIP/VoIP systems like Asterisk
- you are doing telecom research, security testing, or education on GSM protocols
When to avoid
- you need modern 4G/LTE or 5G support rather than GSM/GPRS
- you want a production carrier-grade network with regulatory compliance
- you need active development and frequent updates
- you lack compatible SDR hardware or telecom expertise
Facets
application · maturity maintenance
networking embedded sdk networking embedded-systems hardware cpp self-hosted gsm gprs sdr software-defined-radio sip sms radio-access-network asterisk telecom telephony telecommunications linux
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/RangeNetworks/openbts · fetched 2026-08-28 · 1c2c4f1505ab
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| RangeNetworks/openbts | main | 32 |
For agents
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