Nokia and NVIDIA have launched the world's first commercial AI-based radio access (AI-RAN) platform, paving the way for a new era in telecommunications. The new solution will enable mobile operators to more efficiently use existing network infrastructure and frequency resources.
According to the companies, thanks to the platform, operators will be able to double the amount of data transmitted in the same frequency range by 2028. The new equipment is planned to be available to mobile operators from 2027. In the first phase, spectrum utilization efficiency is expected to reach about 50%. Currently, this figure is about 20%.
The new AI-RAN platform consists of three new hardware and software. Since the solution supports the Open RAN standard, it can be adapted to future 6G networks through a software update and will be able to work with equipment from other manufacturers.
Nokia CEO Justin Hotard said that more efficient use of expensive frequency resources will increase the return on investment of mobile operators and accelerate future network modernization.
In addition, Nokia plans to expand its AI capabilities beyond hardware sales, offering software through a subscription model. This approach aims to make the company's revenue more sustainable.
