Nokia expanded its strategic AI-RAN partnership with NVIDIA, transitioning the technology from laboratory testing to real-world commercial deployment. The companies announced the move ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026.
New customer integrations and functional tests include major operators T-Mobile, BT, Elisa, NTT DOCOMO, and Vodafone Group. The collaboration creates a software-driven platform specifically optimized for AI workloads within radio access networks.
The initiative aims to enhance 5G network performance and improve energy efficiency. This deployment establishes the foundational groundwork for the evolution toward AI-native 6G networks. Both firms are showcasing multiple AI-RAN demonstrations at the industry event.