Cloud RAN
Move to cloud with confidence
Mobile networks are gradually evolving toward hybrid and cloud-based RAN architectures.
Cloud RAN has the potential to deliver tangible business outcomes:
- Readiness and scalability to support diverse enterprise and consumer use cases and offer services at the network edge for new monetization opportunities.
- Cost optimization with efficient resource usage and multi-tenancy for different workloads.
- Faster time-to-market when introducing new revenue models.
We are a trusted partner for mobile operators and enterprises on their cloud transformation journey.
Cloud RAN market is set to capture 20-25% of the RAN market by 2028 according to Dell’Oro
36% of respondents at Nokia Radio World want to introduce cloud technology in their RAN by 2028
First Nokia Cloud RAN customers are already running live traffic in their networks
Unlock new business models with Cloud RAN
Cloud RAN has the potential to deliver tangible business outcomes:
- Readiness and scalability to support diverse enterprise and consumer use cases and offer services at the network edge for new monetization opportunities.
- Cost optimization with efficient resource usage and multi-tenancy for different workloads.
- Faster time-to-market when introducing new revenue models.
Start your cloudification journey with Nokia
Our Cloud RAN solution gives you access to a wide range of strategic options and innovation from both Nokia and our extensive partner ecosystem, which we have built under the anyRAN approach. Together, we ensure a safe investment for our customers.
We support your business targets with:
- A pre-integrated and fully tested reference design and customer-specific configurations that combine our technology with several options for hardware platforms, general-purpose processors and Containers-as-a-Service (CaaS) layer. This ensures smooth deployments and operational efficiency.
- Common Nokia RAN software that ensures feature and performance consistency with purpose-built RAN.
- Simplified and automated lifecycle management and operations.
- A common radio network management solution for Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN, which also manages mobile/packet core and enterprise environments.
- Comprehensive service capabilities for Cloud RAN design, deployment, optimization and technical support.
- Close collaboration with systems integrators.
Build your network evolution with anyRAN
Empower your RAN strategy with the freedom to choose. Nokia anyRAN supports a multi-supplier approach—across both vertical and horizontal layers—ensuring a secure, future-ready path to cloud-native and AI-driven RAN. Backed by a strong ecosystem of industry-leading partners, our Cloud RAN solution delivers proven performance, flexibility, and faster time to value.
anyRAN
Unlock the widest choice for RAN evolution—powered by a solid ecosystem of leading industry partners. Nokia anyRAN gives you the flexibility to scale with confidence and innovate at your pace.
Open RAN
Deploy open, interoperable and future-proof networks that support your business strategy.
AI-RAN
Unlock more business opportunities and enhanced efficiencies by combining the synergies of AI, RAN and cloud.
Driving the convergence of AI, RAN and cloud
AI, RAN and cloud have the potential to mutually augment each other, unlocking more business opportunities and enhanced efficiencies. At Nokia Radio World, 20% of respondents felt that AI and RAN multi-cloud infrastructure is the biggest motivation for RAN cloudification.
As a founding member of the AI-RAN Alliance, we are dedicated to accelerating AI innovation and shaping the future of radio networks. We can help you address the three different dimensions of integrating AI deeply into RAN: AI on RAN, AI for RAN, AI and RAN.
We develop AI-RAN in line with 3GPP standards and industry guidelines, based on responsible AI practices. Together with our customers and leading technology companies, we are paving the path for AI-native 6G.
Cloud RAN field-proven in customer networks
We are collaborating closely with our customers and technology partners to showcase the benefits of Cloud RAN. Read our case studies and papers to understand how our solutions work in customer networks.
As digital transformation continues to reshape industries, the demand for reliable, scalable and efficient network solutions is growing rapidly.
- Fast integration with 5G Core in the production network
- Proven interoperability with commercial 5G smartphones
- Confirmed performance consistency
White paper
e& UAE: Cloud RAN driving network transformation
- Joint Nokia and e& UAE white paper
- Cloud RAN can enhance the efficiency, flexibility and scalability of 5G networks
- Centralized and distributed options
- Advanced automation capabilities
- Efficient resource scalability and more flexibility with anyRAN
Cloud RAN supports mobile operator business strategies
Watch our videos to learn how Cloud RAN supports our customers’ cloudification journey and technology strategy.
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du & Nokia: Powering the UAE's digital future with AI, Cloud RAN & 5G innovation
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Orange & Nokia: RAN innovation insights from Elisabeth Py
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Orange & Nokia: Cloud RAN strategy insights from Atoosa Hatefi
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Orange & Nokia: Atoosa Hatefi on open RAN and sustainable innovation
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Insights to Vodafone's Open RAN strategy
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