Telecommunication providers

Building advanced connectivity for the AI-enabled future

The AI era is driving massive growth in wireless data traffic, demanding continuous availability of secure, high-performance networks. By transforming their networks, telecommunication providers can unlock new value from AI-driven services and use cases, while staying competitive and scaling at unprecedented speed.

The evolving architecture and technologies will enable AI‑native networks that can adapt in real time, operate autonomously and deliver the required performance and scale for the AI supercycle.

Ready for the AI era

The AI era requires unprecedented network performance and autonomous capabilities.

Pioneering AI-RAN

We are pioneering AI‑RAN with NVIDIA and an ecosystem of innovation partners.

Advanced autonomy

Our AI-driven autonomous networks enable level 4 autonomy aligned with the TM Forum framework.

Solutions tailored for your business need

AI-RAN

The telecommunication industry is entering a new phase of transformation toward AI-native, software-defined 5G‑Advanced and 6G networks.

Building on our $1 billion NVIDIA partnership and our work with the AI-RAN Alliance, we are pioneering AI-RAN to leverage the synergies of an AI-accelerated, multi-purpose computing infrastructure.

Autonomous networks

Autonomous, AI-driven networks can self-configure, self-operate, self-optimize, self-heal and self-secure with minimal to no human intervention.

Our autonomous network solutions are built on transformative technologies that collect and analyze network information in real time, enabling them to make decisions and dynamically adapt to changing conditions.

Charting the path to 6G

6G will transcend traditional networks, enabling intuitive interaction between digital and physical realities and unlocking new services beyond communication. By integrating AI and quantum technologies, 6G will deliver intuitive, cyber-secure, and environmentally responsible connectivity, enhancing productivity and transforming how we live, work, and care for the planet.

Explore 6g

Explore our solution areas

Autonomous networks

Broadband access networks

Core networks

IP networks

Network security

Optical networks

Radio access

Why Nokia

Our connectivity solutions deliver the speed and reliability the world’s critical networks rely on every day. Through our trusted expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, we have the expertise to solve complex challenges and work with our customers to architect the next generation of AI-native networks.

A strong foundation for next-generation networks

Trusted 5G supplier for the world’s leading telecommunication providers with over 400 commercial deals
More than 1000 private wireless customers

Industry leader in AIOps with level 4 autonomy

Delivering concrete business outcomes in large-scale customer networks
Agentic operations with cross-domain orchestration

Best-in-class optical and IP networks portfolio

Designed to unlock new value, improve network efficiency and enable new services for the AI era
Enabling telecommunication providers to scale capacity, extend reach and lower the cost per bit

Explore our co-innovation with industry partners

As we push the boundaries of advanced connectivity, we’re committed to co-innovating and co-creating with customers and partners to define and commercialize the next generation of networking technologies.

Making AI-RAN a commercial reality

We partner with leading technology companies to drive the evolution of AI-RAN. In this event recording, senior leaders from Nokia, NVIDIA, T-Mobile, SoftBank, Elisa and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison share their views on the impact of AI on networks.

Watch: Advancing connectivity for
the AI supercycle

Collaborating with customers to deliver real value to their business

We partner with telecommunication providers around the globe to unleash new business opportunities, simplify operations and unlock new revenue streams.

Learn how implementing segment routing has changed du’s business

Paving the path to autonomous networks

Our autonomous networks vision is fully aligned with the TM Forum framework. This Nokia-sponsored research paper explores the drivers for autonomous network implementation in different regions of the world.

Discover more about autonomous networks progress

Real-world impact with Nokia

Our continued technology leadership is field-proven in large-scale networks worldwide. We partner with telecommunication providers to unlock new value, optimize performance and deliver new services to their customers.

Nokia and Elisa advance commercial Cloud RAN to deliver high-performance networks

POST Luxembourg becomes first European operator to migrate to an autonomous, AI-ready fiber network

Turku University of Applied Sciences creates successful teleoperation solution on Nokia RXRM platform

Nokia and OTE Group set dual world-record optical transmission rates over ultra long distances

Nokia and Team Telecom Armenia bring 25G PON commercial services to customers across Armenia

Nokia enhances TM’s international optical network for AI and cloud provider connectivity demand

Nokia and HOMEPLUS bring 25G PON services to Taiwan

Proximus: A legacy of proven innovation, now forging the quantum-safe future

Nokia and eir to extend IP collaboration to support growing customer base for new services across Ireland

SPTel Partners with ST Engineering, Nokia and Fortinet on Quantum-Safe Services to Boost Cyber Defence for Organisations

Telstra case study by Analysys Mason on Orchestration

Nokia and Google Fiber first in the U.S. to trial 50G PON speeds over live fiber broadband network

Nokia and Claro deploy Colombia’s largest 5G network

Nokia and Türk Telekom International smash 800Gbps transmission world record on long-haul commercial network

Nokia selected by Globe Telecom to modernize BNG network to improve broadband experience in the Philippines

Frequently asked questions

What is the AI supercycle?

The AI supercycle is a long‑term, transformative wave of AI‑driven innovation that is reshaping networks, connectivity and society at large, comparable in impact to the internet revolution. For connectivity not to become a bottleneck in the AI supercycle, the telecommunication industry needs significant infrastructure investments.

What is AI-RAN?

AI-RAN is the next evolutionary step of the radio access network, where AI, accelerated computing and cloud technologies are deeply integrated into the RAN. It transforms the RAN from a pure connectivity layer into a distributed, multi‑purpose computing platform, capable of supporting and monetizing AI workloads and using AI to optimize the network itself.

AI-RAN

How is AI impacting data traffic?

AI is fundamentally changing traffic patterns and performance requirements while generating new pressure points in the network. AI‑powered applications significantly increase uplink traffic and generate highly variable, bursty traffic patterns that are harder to predict and optimize than traditional, downlink-heavy mobile broadband traffic.

What are the benefits of autonomous networks?

Autonomous networks use AI and advanced automation to optimize performance, predict and resolve issues, and operate with minimal human intervention, enabling zero‑touch and self‑healing operations. They reduce operational costs and human error while improving reliability and service quality, even as networks grow more complex.