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Who we are

Benetel is a Dublin-based provider of 5G Open RAN units and solutions for both mobile operators and enterprise/ private networks. We design interoperable, high-performance radio access hardware that accelerates modern network deployments worldwide.

What We Do

  • Open RAN Radio Units engineered for performance, efficiency, and interoperability
  • Private Network Solutions for enterprise, industrial, and mission‑critical environments
  • Custom Radio Design for partners requiring specialised hardware
  • Integration & Support to accelerate deployment and ensure seamless operation

Our Management Team

Benetel CEO Adrian O'Connor
CEO

Adrian O'Connor

Adrian O’Connor is CEO of Benetel. Since joining the company in 2014, he has successfully led the company through a transition -from respected Design Services provider to Small Cell module provider, into today’s position as 5G OpenRAN pioneer. With his wealth of international experience in the Telecom and Semiconductor markets, he has charted the significant growth of the company.

Originally from Limerick, Adrian lived in Germany and Switzerland, leading IBM’s Semiconductor business in Europe and holding key roles in Sales, Marketing and Operations. Today, Adrian is based in Dublin where he lives with his family.

CTO John Doyle
CTO & Co-founder

John Doyle

John Doyle is CTO and co -founder of Benetel as well as an expert in Wireless Product R&D, having worked with bluechip companies in UK, Germany and Ireland.

Prior to founding Benetel, he led and managed RF & Modem Design Teams as well as Systems Engineering and Advanced Engineering Teams in Lucent. Lucent representative for standardisation of GSM and 3G air interface. Holds several patents related to Microwave Imaging Systems and Wireless Sensor Networks.

As CTO in Benetel, John is responsible for leading the advanced roadmap towards 5G.

COO Padraig McNamara
COO & Co-founder

Padraig McNamara

Padraig McNamara is a co-founder of Benetel and has had a successful career in the Telecom arena, with roles in Japan, UK and Ireland.

He has deep radio design experience, having worked in Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) design with Kenwood in Japan, as well as designing GSM & 3G Base Stations at Motorola and Lucent. Prior to joining Benetel, Padraig held a senior engineering position in Cable Modems & Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS) at COM 21.
Padraig currently leads Benetel’s operations.

We are committed to supporting the evolving radio access networks around the world by producing Radio Units and related services that fully embrace the principle of openness. Working with leading vendors, partners, and open initiatives, such as the O-RAN ALLIANCE, the OpenAirInterface Software Alliance (OSA), and Telecom Infrastructure Project (TIP), Benetel is at the forefront of 5G radio technology.

With its presence in many geographical markets, Benetel is collaborating with the key CU/DU vendors to ensure interoperability and end to end function.

Our locations

Benetel’s corporate headquarters and primary engineering design office is located within the Guinness Enterprise Centre in Dublin, Ireland. In addition, in 2017 Benetel opened a second location in Gdynia, Poland, which functions as an R&D and engineering centre.

Our Investors

Benetel is proud to partner with the following Investors. Click on each image to view Investor website.

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