ODA Working Groups — WG1

WG1 — Device Testing & Validation

WG1 is the testing and validation body of the Open Device Alliance. It translates ratified WG2 specifications into structured test methodologies, executes independent device validation, and publishes results that power the ODA Enabled certification program. WG1 is responsible for developing and administering the Alliance’s device testing and interoperability validation programs for end user devices within Enterprise Private Cellular Network deployment ecosystem. WG1 translates ratified WG2 technical specifications into structured test methodologies, executes independent device testing and validation, and publishes results that power the ODA Enabled certification program.

WG1 Mandate

Independent Validation that Enterprises can Trust

WG1 does not define device requirements — that is WG2’s role. WG1’s mandate is to operationalize those requirements into test cases, execute validation against real hardware, and produce transparent, auditable results that remove the burden of independent device qualification from every enterprise in the market.

Specification-Driven: Every WG1 test case is derived directly from a ratified WG2 specification. WG1 does not create requirements — it operationalizes them into reproducible, pass/fail validation criteria.
Independent Validation: Test results are produced independently of device OEMs and network vendors, then published openly to the ODA Device Registry — giving enterprises a vendor-neutral, auditable signal at the point of procurement.
ODA Certification Pipeline

From Specification to Certified

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WG1
Testing & Validation

WG1 translates each ratified WG2 specification into a test methodology, executes device validation, and publishes results to the ODA Device Registry.

WG2
Specification

WG2 defines the enterprise use case, charters a task group, and ratifies the technical requirements and normative specification.

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WG3
Certification

WG3 reviews WG1 test results and issues the ODA Enabled designation — the publicly verifiable signal that a device meets the PCN-ready standard.

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Test Suites

Up Next

WG1 test suites are authored only after the corresponding WG2 specification has been ratified. The test suites below are in active preparation, tracking the three WG2 Task Groups nearest to ratification.

WG1-TS1PLMN ID Enablement — Test SuitePendingSource: WG2-TG1

Validation of device attachment to PCN (non-MNO) PLMN IDs across 4G and 5G. Awaiting ratification of WG2-TG1 specification.

WG1-TS24G/5G Band Enablement — Test SuitePendingSource: WG2-TG2

Validation of PCN band activation and certification for PCN. Awaiting ratification of WG2-TG2 specification.

WG1-TS5VoWiFi over Cellular — Test SuitePendingSource: WG2-TG5

Validation of PCN as bearer to ePDG/IMS for Enhanced Backup Calling. Awaiting ratification of WG2-TG5 specification.

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Research Partners

Are You a Wireless Researcher or University Lab?

WG1 is actively building its testing and validation network. Academic researchers, university wireless labs, and independent testing organizations are encouraged to express interest in participating in ODA device validation. Selected partners will be engaged as we build the future implementation standards for Private Cellular Network devices.

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Test Methodology Co-Development

Work alongside WG1 members to author test cases, define pass/fail criteria, and validate test coverage against ratified WG2 specifications.

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Device Validation Execution

Execute validated test suites against real device hardware and contribute results to the ODA Device Registry under the ODA testing framework.

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Published Recognition

Research partners are recognized in ODA publications and test suite documentation for their contributions to the open validation framework.

Express Interest in WG1
Participation

How to get Involved

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View the Device Registry

Browse ODA test results and ODA Enabled designations published for devices that have completed WG1 validation.

View Device Registry
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Join as a Member

ODA members participate in WG1 sessions, contribute to test methodology development, and vote on validation frameworks.

Apply for Membership
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Review WG2 Specifications

WG1 test suites are built directly from WG2 specifications. Understanding the source specs is the starting point for any testing partner.

Explore WG2