Built on Nokia’s AI-native network architecture and NVIDIA’s accelerated computing, Nokia’s AI-RAN platform delivers a step change in network performance and economics. The AI-RAN platform has already shown more than 20% spectral efficiency gains through AI-driven radio innovations. The company is on track to deliver 50% spectral gains by 2027 and more than 100% by 2028, helping telecommunication providers carry significantly more traffic in dense cells while reducing cost per bit and improving customer experience.

Through a new software subscription model, telecommunication providers can benefit from AI innovation, new features and performance enhancements without relying on hardware refresh cycles. Nokia’s AI-RAN solutions will enter pilot deployments at the end of this year and be commercially available in 2027, with a roadmap that leverages NVIDIA’s programmable merchant silicon platforms.

One AI-native platform. Three paths to adoption

Recognizing the diversity of telecommunication providers’ network strategies and installed RAN bases, Nokia’s AI-RAN platform is built on a common software-defined architecture powered by Nokia’s anyRAN software and NVIDIA’s accelerated computing. Supporting 4G, 5G and future network evolution, it provides three hardware platform options, including an expansion card for existing AirScale deployments and a Cloud RAN alternative. Fully compliant with Open RAN standards, the platform supports open, interoperable multi-vendor deployments while giving operators the flexibility to choose the hardware and cloud environments that best meet their needs. These hardware platform options allow telecommunication providers to modernize at their own pace while preserving existing infrastructure investments, benefiting from a common software roadmap and accelerating innovation at software speed. Telecommunication providers can adopt AI-RAN in stages using the approach that best matches their deployment strategy, capacity requirements and installed base.

Build on existing investments

For existing Nokia customers, Nokia is introducing the new GPU-powered AirScale capacity plug-in unit as the most efficient path forward. Designed for Nokia’s installed AirScale base, the solution integrates NVIDIA’s accelerated computing into existing network infrastructure, enabling a significant capacity step-change through a simple upgrade path while preserving existing network investments. This approach is also supported by AI-accelerated merchant silicon from Marvell as part of Nokia’s broader ecosystem approach to software-defined AI-RAN architectures. Telecommunication providers can introduce advanced AI capabilities, continuously improve performance through software and extend the value of deployed infrastructure.  

Scale AI-native capacity anywhere

For telecommunication providers seeking maximum deployment flexibility and performance, Nokia is introducing the industry’s first GPU-powered standalone AI-RAN node. It brings AI-accelerated RAN performance to any network environment and supports 4G, 5G and future 6G workloads on a common platform. The solution can be deployed as a standalone node, in clustered configurations or alongside AirScale as a single logical base station, providing operators with a highly flexible path to scale AI-native networks while preserving deployment choice.

Enabling cloud-native AI-RAN

For telecommunication providers embracing cloud-native architectures, Nokia is introducing GPU-powered AI-RAN COTS server solutions delivered through ecosystem partners. The platforms enable an open and secure supply chain while supporting deployment on industry-standard accelerated computing infrastructure, combining cloud-native flexibility with the performance requirements of AI-native radio networks. 

Innovation at software speed

Nokia’s AI-RAN marks a fundamental shift from hardware-defined radio networks to software-defined platforms that continuously improve through software and AI innovation. Through Nokia’s new subscription-based commercial model, telecommunication providers gain ongoing access to advanced AI algorithms, spectral efficiency enhancements, network optimization capabilities and future AI-native features that can be activated through software. This approach allows them to benefit from continuous innovation while maximizing long-term returns on infrastructure investments, enabling improved TCO and performance at no hardware premium. Rather than waiting for the next hardware cycle, networks can continuously enhance performance, efficiency, security and resilience as new capabilities become available.

By combining AI-accelerated computing, advanced AI algorithms and an open ecosystem approach, Nokia is helping telecommunication providers unlock greater capacity, stronger economics and continuous innovation while building the foundation for future network evolution.

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Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy its latest AirScale portfolio, including next-generation baseband and radio solutions, alongside advanced software capabilities to enhance Taiwan Mobile’s existing network infrastructure and enable new 5G services and monetization opportunities. The partnership builds on the companies' shared vision of integrating artificial intelligence across mobile networks to create highly automated, resilient and energy-efficient networks capable of supporting the increasing AI traffic.

Driving AI across the network lifecycle

The deployment introduces a comprehensive set of AI-driven capabilities spanning network intelligence, infrastructure, sustainability and resilience:

• AI for Network (Intelligence): Nokia will introduce AI-powered software that enables real-time automation and predictive analytics, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling closed-loop network assurance. The agreement includes Predictive Hardware Analytics (PHWA) service and our self-organizing networks solution, MantaRay SON, which uses AI algorithms to automate operations and enhance performance.
• Network for AI (Infrastructure): Nokia’s next-generation baseband and advanced radio solutions will increase network capacity and uplink performance to meet the demands of new traffic profiles generated by AI applications while delivering superior user experiences.
• AI for Energy (Sustainability): Advanced AI-powered energy management algorithms will enable traffic-aware optimization and proactive power savings, helping Taiwan Mobile reduce energy consumption and meet its ESG targets.
• AI for GeoStrategy (Resilience): AI-enabled self-healing and traffic steering capabilities will strengthen network resilience, allowing the network to dynamically adapt to changing conditions and maintain service continuity, including in extreme scenarios.

Enabling automation, performance, and new services

The new deal will expand 5G capacity and optimize network performance through the deployment of advanced radios and next-generation baseband solutions. These upgrades will support enhanced throughput, improved spectrum efficiency and the delivery of premium user experiences. In parallel, the integration of AI-driven network management and automation solutions will enable predictive maintenance, reduce operational complexity and lower total cost of ownership while supporting the introduction of new 5G capabilities such as slicing and RedCap.

Supporting sustainability and long-term network evolution

Nokia’s energy-efficient hardware combined with AI-driven software will help Taiwan Mobile reduce power consumption and enable more sustainable network operations. This supports the operator’s ambition to build a low-carbon, high-efficiency network while improving overall operational performance.

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The multi-year project will modernize Orange Belgium’s infrastructure to create a more resilient, secure and scalable network capable of supporting the growing demand for bandwidth across consumer and business services. The deployment will help Orange Belgium deliver a more seamless connectivity experience as demand continues to increase from machine learning applications, as well as remote working, video streaming, gaming and cloud services.

By consolidating fixed and mobile transport infrastructure into a single network, Orange Belgium will also simplify operations and improve service delivery across its network. Nokia’s AI-powered WaveSuite automation platform will help Orange Belgium to streamline network management, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate the time-to-market for new services.

The modernized optical network will transport Orange Belgium’s fixed and mobile traffic from customer-provided equipment through metro access and backbone infrastructure, supporting services from 1G to 400G and beyond. It also marks the first deployment of Nokia’s high capacity 1830 PSS platform within an Orange affiliate for core optical transport.

This multi-year project will leverage Nokia's AI-powered network automation through the company’s WaveSuite software solution, end-to-end synchronization management with a Nokia RAN installed base, higher resiliency with a GMPLS control plane, as well as the implementation of thin transponders based on the new high capacity 1830 PSS platform, marking a significant step forward in delivering reliable and secure connectivity for advanced services across Belgium.

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More than a network upgrade, this collaboration reflects a shared ambition to bring customers closer to the digital experiences that matter most to them, from immersive entertainment and gaming to more reliable connectivity for work, learning, communication, and everyday digital activities. A stronger and more flexible network foundation will enable Indosat to serve customers better by anticipating their evolving digital needs while creating experiences that are more meaningful.

The deployment will enhance network capacity, performance, and coverage across Indonesia, while supporting Indosat’s long-term ambition to expand digital access more inclusively nationwide. The upgraded network will also enable advanced consumer and enterprise use cases across key sectors, including public services, industry, and digital services.

Unlocking AI-enabled services with NVIDIA

These joint activities will not only connect Indonesia but also build the digital infrastructure for the country’s next phase of growth. This agreement reflects a shared mission to turn connectivity into a platform for intelligence. AI-RAN provides the common architecture for combining connectivity and intelligence, and Nokia’s roadmap is built on that foundation with NVIDIA. With Nokia and NVIDIA already working with Indosat on AI-RAN, the companies are on track for the next milestone: moving from the first AI-RAN call completed at Mobile World Congress 2026 to field trials in Indonesia by the end of 2026. The collaboration will also support Nokia’s work on new AI algorithms designed to improve spectral efficiency on NVIDIA AI-RAN platforms, with those capabilities expected to be part of the upcoming field trials.

By combining its centralized AI factories and distributed AI-RAN infrastructure, Indosat is advancing its AI grid, creating a unified intelligence layer that distributes both AI and connectivity to millions of Indonesians while helping drive economic growth. Grounded in local AI innovation, the model is already accelerating practical applications in government services, healthcare, education, and agriculture, supported by the AI-RAN Innovation Center in Surabaya and the NVIDIA AI Technology Center ecosystem.

As part of the agreement, Nokia will deploy its latest Habrok and Pandion radio families, Levante basebands, Centralized RAN and advanced network management and automation platforms, enabling intelligent operations, improved energy efficiency and faster service innovation. Low‑band 5G will be introduced across the full network footprint, with mid‑band 5G covering approximately 80% of the network over the next three and a half years. AI-driven automation and energy-efficient technologies will improve operational efficiency and support a more sustainable and responsible approach to digital transformation, ensuring that technological advancement delivers real impact for businesses and the millions of Indonesians who rely on connectivity every day.

Nokia, Indosat and NVIDIA are demonstrating how 5G and AI can be delivered together to support digital inclusion across Indonesia’s diverse geography. This 5G expansion project provides the connectivity foundation for an AI Grid, while the AI-RAN roadmap creates a practical path to bring AI workloads closer to the network, to deliver new value for enterprises, public services and empower every Indonesian.

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Through a structured co‑innovation framework, Nokia and Orange will jointly identify, design and evaluate new AI‑RAN capabilities. The collaboration aims to explore how a GPU-based radio processor can boost radio performance with more advanced receivers, and how AI can be tightly integrated into the RAN to further improve performance, support new services such as sensing, and bring greater automation and intelligence to both cloud-based and purpose‑built RAN environments.

As mobile networks evolve towards 6G, Nokia and Orange will co‑develop approaches to maximize the spectral efficiency of existing and future bands, including the upper 6 GHz band. The 6G-ready platform will enable a smooth, software-defined migration to 6G and support smarter use of compute resources across Orange’s operational footprint.

By working with Nokia and NVIDIA, Orange aims to deepen its understanding of how AI-enabled RAN functions can be integrated seamlessly into operational networks while ensuring sustainability and efficient resource utilization across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Under the new deal, Nokia will supply its latest-generation AirScale RAN portfolio, including ultra-capacity modular baseband, and energy-efficient, future-proofed Massive MIMO radios. Leveraging Nokia’s comprehensive technology roadmap, Virgin Media O2 will benefit from improved spectral efficiency, coverage, capacity, and throughput, ensuring strong 5G performance today while laying the foundation for 5G‑Advanced capabilities.

Transforming the UK 5G experience

The deployment will enable Virgin Media O2 to improve network quality and accelerate modernization through optimized spectrum utilization and enhanced energy-saving software features. Nokia’s latest GigaSite architecture, Dual‑Band Massive MIMO, and AI‑enabled baseband platforms will support seamless scalability and operational efficiency throughout the rollout. The technology uplift is expected to deliver a more reliable connectivity for Virgin Media O2 customers across the country.

As part of the new engagement, Nokia and Virgin Media O2 will expand their collaboration on joint innovation programs, including pilots and proof of concepts that explore advanced RAN intelligence, automation, and energy-efficient architectures aligned with Virgin Media O2's Mobile Transformation Plan. This new contract extends Nokia’s role as one of Virgin Media O2’s primary RAN partners, following the previously announced agreement to continue 5G rollout and modernization.

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The agreement will offer advanced connectivity by enhancing network performance and efficiency, improving user experience, reducing environmental impact, and enabling TIM Brasil to deploy future AI-driven Radio Access Network (RAN) capabilities. This solidifies TIM Brasil’s position as a leader in Brazil’s digital transformation.

Under the agreement, Nokia will support TIM Brasil’s 5G network by deploying its latest generation of energy-efficient and AI-RAN-ready AirScale portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios, Pandion Remote Radio Heads, AirScale Radio small cell solutions, and comprehensive services for deployment, optimization and support. These solutions will ensure comprehensive coverage, seamless indoor connectivity, and enhanced scalability while driving sustainability goals through reduced energy consumption

TIM Brasil will also implement Nokia’s MantaRay SON (Self-Organized Network), a market-leading solution designed to automate routine operations, improve network quality, and reduce operational costs. By leveraging AI and analytics, MantaRay SON enables TIM to manage the increasing complexity of 5G networks while delivering a superior customer experience.

The modernization will impact key regions, including Belo Horizonte, Brasília, Goiânia, Manaus, Belém, and São Luís, among others, ensuring faster, more reliable, and efficient 5G connectivity. Nokia’s solutions will also prepare TIM Brasil’s network for future advancements, including 5G Advanced, 6G, and advanced AI-driven services, supporting the company’s ambition to drive industrial transformation and bridge the digital divide across Brazil.

Nokia and TIM Brasil will also strengthen their collaboration by jointly exploring the development of transformative AI use cases, including intelligent slicing, image/video analysis and recognition, voice recognition, and threat detection, thereby enhancing their B2B offerings for verticals such as Mining, Agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, and transport. This initiative will leverage Nokia's AI-RAN solution, which significantly extends its capabilities beyond GPU-accelerated RAN functions to encompass these advanced AI use cases, directly benefiting from the Nokia-NVIDIA AI-RAN partnership announced last year.

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Supporting Deutsche Telekom’s Open RAN Strategy

Nokia and Deutsche Telekom are increasing cooperation on Open Fronthaul (OFH) integration, building on earlier success linking Nokia baseband units with third-party O-RAN‑compliant radio units in Germany. Additional multivendor integrations for OFH and Cloud RAN are underway within confidential development programs. Open Fronthaul adoption, cloudified baseband and network softwarization remain key components of Deutsche Telekom’s O‑RAN strategy. A vendor-independent Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) platform is another critical pillar, enabling centralized control across multivendor RAN environments.

Both companies are also advancing O-RAN-aligned management capabilities through open O1 interfaces, expanding work into configuration management and additional functions that support long-term vendor-agnostic operations. Seamless integration into Deutsche Telekom’s in-house SMO platform continues to shape the operator’s vision for flexible and future-ready network management.

Strategic Collaboration on AI‑Native RAN

Nokia will collaborate with Deutsche Telekom as its strategic co-creation partner for AI‑native RAN (AI-RAN) development. The joint initiative aims to accelerate the introduction of intelligent and autonomous RAN functions across cloud, edge and radio domains. Areas of focus include:

• Developing high‑impact AI‑native RAN use cases, such as AI-powered receivers, channel estimation and prediction, adaptive beamforming and predictive network optimization. These capabilities are expected to enhance spectral efficiency, user experience and network automation.

• Validating AI technologies in lab and live environments, with proof‑of‑concept trials planned at Deutsche Telekom Labs and in the field to evaluate AI‑for‑RAN performance under real-world conditions.

• Establishing open, disaggregated AI‑native RAN architectures, ensuring AI is consistently embedded across network layers using standards-aligned, interoperable interfaces.

Building the Next Generation of Mobile Networks

The expanded partnership is designed to deliver a new generation of high-performance, programmable and AI-powered mobile networks that are simpler to operate, faster to adapt, and better optimized for future connectivity demands.

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Doksuri: A New Generation of AI-RAN Ready Radios

The new Doksuri Radios represent a significant leap forward in performance, energy efficiency, and deployment simplicity. Built on a next-generation System-on-Chip (SoC), Doksuri Radios bring advanced intelligence into the radio, positioning it as a foundational component in Nokia’s AI-RAN strategy. Engineered for real-world performance, Doksuri Radios deliver:

• Up to 30% improvement in power efficiency, combining higher output power with lower energy consumption under typical network conditions, reducing environmental footprint

• Up to 25% lighter Radios, lowering site footprint and simplifying deployments

• Unique mounting system, reducing installation time by up to 70%, enabling faster, more efficient deployments.

AI-RAN Ready

Doksuri Radios are powered by our latest generation ReefShark System on Chip (SoC) technology that unlocks advanced capabilities, efficiency and adaptability. This positions Doksuri Radios as a key enabler in the evolving AI-RAN ecosystem and ensures future-proof capabilities for telecommunications providers, including compatibility with Open RAN front-haul standards.

Additionally, at #MWC26, Nokia will demonstrate its comprehensive Radio portfolio, including several new Habrok Massive MIMO products for TDD and for FDD spectrum, each delivering the necessary performance for telecommunications operators to offer advanced connectivity in the AI era.

Marketplace for Service Management and Orchestration  

Nokia has also launched an rApp Marketplace for its Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) platform, enabling communication service providers and ecosystem partners to more easily build, integrate, and deploy automation applications within an open, multivendor environment. It allows users to discover, evaluate and deploy rApps that enhance network automation, performance and efficiency. This marketplace reinforces Nokia’s commitment to accelerating AI-driven RAN automation, fostering deeper co-creation with customers and rApp partners, and simplifying how CSPs adopt and scale autonomous network capabilities. 

Nokia at MWC26

Visitors to Nokia’s booth 3B20 in Hall 3 at Mobile World Congress 2026 will experience multiple demonstrations of Nokia’s latest technologies and innovations, highlighting their role in enabling cognitive, software-defined radio systems. Nokia’s demonstrations also showcase how AI-RAN can optimize network operations, improve energy efficiency and support new AI-driven applications.

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This collaboration underscores the transformative potential of AI-driven radio access networks (RAN) in advancing 5G capabilities and laying the foundation for AI-native 6G. Building on the strategic partnership announced last year, Nokia and NVIDIA are working with leading operators, including BT, Elisa, NTT DOCOMO and Vodafone Group to adopt AI-RAN technologies that enhance network performance and support the explosive growth in mobile AI traffic.

AI-RAN technology readiness

In collaboration with key customers, Nokia has completed functional tests of its AI and RAN workloads on NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated AI-RAN platform, showcasing the scalability and efficiency of AI-powered RAN solutions. These tests validate the readiness of AI-RAN for real-world deployments and its ability to deliver enhanced user experiences and unlock new monetization opportunities through advanced AI services. Key customer developments include:

T-Mobile U.S.

• Nokia, T-Mobile U.S., and NVIDIA have successfully tested GPU-accelerated AI-RAN workloads at T-Mobile’s AI-RAN Innovation Centre at its Seattle headquarters. In T-Mobile’s over-the-air (OTA) lab environment, Nokia’s AirScale Massive MIMO radio operating in the 3.7 GHz (n77) band supported user equipment (UEs) running use cases such as video streaming, generative AI queries, and AI-based video captioning. The trial demonstrated concurrent AI and RAN processing on a single NVIDIA Grace Hopper 200 server using accelerated AI-RAN workloads, highlighting the ability to combine advanced radio access network functions with AI applications on a shared accelerated computing platform.

Indosat (IOH)

• Nokia and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) achieved Southeast Asia’s first AI RAN–powered Layer 3 5G call at MWC. The call used IOH’s open, cloud native network with Nokia’s AirScale remote radio heads (RRHs) and RAN software accelerated by NVIDIA GPUs. This milestone proves that AI and RAN workloads can run simultaneously on shared GPU infrastructure in a live operator environment, paving the way for distributed AI intelligence that makes 5G networks more efficient and intelligent and sustainable.

SoftBank Corp.

• Nokia and SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank) demonstrated how spare AI-RAN compute capacity, identified by SoftBank’s AITRAS Orchestrator, can be used to run third-party AI tasks. This integration marks a key step in transforming the RAN into an AI-enabled platform capable of delivering new AI services and revenue streams beyond connectivity, running external AI workloads on AI-RAN in line with the AI-RAN Alliance’s architectural guidance.

Expanding AI-RAN Ecosystem

Nokia has also expanded its ecosystem of AI-RAN partners, who are building the servers and infrastructure for AI-RAN. This includes Quanta and SuperMicro, who join Dell Technologies and build on Red Hat OpenShift for orchestration. The collaboration marks a significant step towards the commercialization of AI-RAN, enabling a wide range of COTS-based choices for telecom operators. By integrating AI into RAN solutions, Nokia and NVIDIA are driving innovation and commercialization at a global scale, enabling operators to lead the transformation of next-generation networks.

Nokia and NVIDIA are working with Red Hat to enable AI‑RAN technologies on a common cloud‑native platform, using Red Hat OpenShift and Red Hat AI Enterprise to scale NVIDIA-accelerated RAN and AI workloads across hybrid cloud environments and advance today’s 5G networks toward AI‑native 6G. Complementing this, QCT’s QuantaEdge EGN77C‑2U, built on the NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer Pro platform and powered by NVIDIA RTX PRO Blackwell GPUs, the NVIDIA Grace CPU, and high-performance networking, provides a compact, energy-efficient edge solution for inline GPU-accelerated RAN processing. Integrated with Nokia’s anyRAN approach, it offers operators a flexible, software-defined architecture for evolving from current 5G deployments to future AI‑RAN and 6G capabilities across both Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN environments.

AI-RAN at MWC26

At MWC26, Nokia’s booth 3B20 in Hall 3 will feature multiple live demonstrations of AI-RAN technologies, highlighting their role in enabling cognitive, software-defined radio systems. This includes Vision AI with reasoning capabilities from Vaidio, a delivery robot from ServeRobotics that can transform retail and the use of the radio network itself as a sensor for the physical world. There will be a demonstration of how spare GPU capacity in the distributed AI‑RAN network can be monetized by offering AI compute to external customers. Nokia’s demonstrations also showcase how AI-RAN can optimize network operations, improve energy efficiency and support new AI-driven applications.

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Supporting Quotes

BT Group

“AI‑RAN is one of several areas we’re actively exploring as part of the longer-term evolution of our radio access network. Working with partners across the ecosystem helps us better understand where new approaches could deliver meaningful benefits – from performance and resilience through to operational simplicity and, ultimately, customer experience – as we assess future network architectures,” said Reza Rahnama, MD Mobile, BT Group.

Dell Technologies

“The successful completion of functional tests by Nokia and NVIDIA demonstrates that GPU-accelerated AI-RAN workloads can run on scalable, proven infrastructure at the edge. Our Dell PowerEdge servers are engineered to deliver the high-performance compute foundation that operators will need as AI-native networks move from the lab to the field. With no-touch software upgrades and low-touch silicon upgrades, Dell PowerEdge provides a smooth, cost-effective path from 5G-advanced to 6G," said Andrew Vaz, Vice President, Dell Technologies.

Elisa

“Elisa is a global pioneer in applying AI across its networks. Together with Nokia and NVIDIA, we are bringing AI-RAN closer to commercial reality. AI-RAN is a key enabler for optimizing end-to-end network performance, enhancing service quality, and advancing toward AI‑native 6G — as well as future agentic, robotic, and ultimately physical AI,” said Sami Komulainen, COO and EVP, Technology and Operations, Elisa.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison

Vikram Sinha, President Director and CEO of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, said: “This is not just about proving that the technology works. It is about ensuring that every Indonesian, wherever they are, can benefit from the digital and AI era. Our commitment is simple: no one should be left behind.”

NTT DOCOMO

“As part of AI-Centric Network strategy, DOCOMO is accelerating AI-driven automation, autonomous network operations, and integrating computing resources to enable the seamless migration of AI and device applications into the network. Through these strategic initiatives, DOCOMO aims to deliver a more advanced, differentiated, and superior customer experience. We are pleased to advance the realization of AI-Centric Network together with Nokia, a trusted partner that supports us across every aspect of our business,” said Takaaki Sato, Senior Executive Vice President and CTO, NTT DOCOMO, INC.

Quanta

“Nokia’s expansion of its AI‑RAN ecosystem marks an important milestone in the evolution of wireless networks,” said Mike Yang, President of QCT. “As part of this growing ecosystem, QCT is proud to collaborate with Nokia and NVIDIA to deliver our server platforms with the infrastructure required to bring AI‑native RAN to life.”

Red Hat

“The transition to AI-RAN is a pivotal moment in the evolution of 5G, but its success depends on the ability to scale and monetize these complex workloads across diverse environments without increasing operational silos,” said Chris Wright, chief technology officer and senior vice president, Global Engineering, Red Hat. “By providing a common, cloud-native foundation powered by Red Hat OpenShift, we are enabling service providers to unify their network and AI applications on a single platform. This consistency is essential for a faster ROI and accelerating the delivery of AI-native 6G, giving our customers the flexibility to deploy and scale intelligent services from the core to the edge with full control over their technology stack.”

SoftBank Corp.

“In AI-RAN, it is important for telecommunications operators to maximize the value of their compute resources,” said Ryuji Wakikawa, Vice President and Head of the Research Institute of Advanced Technology at SoftBank Corp. “Our demonstration of external AI workload integration through our enhanced AITRAS Orchestrator marks a significant milestone in this effort. This initiative aligns with the architectural principles of the AI-RAN Alliance and supports the continued evolution of AI-RAN.”

SuperMicro

“The momentum behind AI-RAN signals a fundamental shift in how mobile networks are designed and deployed, and our collaboration with Nokia and NVIDIA demonstrates how quickly the ecosystem can move from concept to real-world deployment,” said Cenly Chen, Chief Growth Officer, Supermicro. “Supermicro is delivering purpose-built, GPU-optimized infrastructure to help operators scale performance, efficiency, and deployment speed of current 5G infrastructure while laying the foundation for AI-native 6G networks.”

T-Mobile U.S

“At T-Mobile’s AI-RAN Innovation Center, we worked with Nokia and NVIDIA to complete an over-the-air demonstration call using commercial RAN software, where Layer 1 workloads ran on GPU acceleration alongside AI applications on the NVIDIA Grace Hopper platform,” said John Saw, President, Technology & Chief Technology Officer. “Conducted using live spectrum, a commercial C-band radio and a standard 5G smartphone, the demo provided valuable insight into how AI and RAN workloads can operate together on shared infrastructure, informing our ongoing evaluation of future network architectures.”

Vodafone Group

Marco Zangani, Director of Network Strategy and Architecture, Vodafone, said: “We are entering the next evolution of AI that goes far beyond being a network add-on. Vodafone, together with Nokia and an ecosystem of global partners, is advancing the development of compute-platforms at its Málaga Innovation Centre that will form the nucleus of future autonomous, AI-native, and 6G-ready networks.”

Nokia's innovative AI slicing solution, powered by AWS, uses agentic AI to analyze real-world internet data, including locations, events, traffic, incidents, and maps, enabling telecommunications providers to deliver adaptive network slicing. This agentic AI-powered approach unlocks significant customer value across diverse applications and use cases by creating premium services that respond intelligently to dynamic conditions, ensuring optimal performance precisely where and when customers need it.

Furthermore, telecommunication providers can face challenges optimizing network performance during unpredictable events like traffic surges, emergencies or mass gatherings, which can result in suboptimal service quality and inefficient resource utilization. Autonomous network slicing intelligence dynamically adapts and manages even the most challenging traffic conditions across varied geographical areas.

Agentic AI slicing for diverse applications and use cases

This agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing innovation can be used for different use cases, including:

• Intent-based enterprise and industrial slicing measures live network KPIs such as bitrate and latency and autonomously adjusts RAN policies to meet enterprise SLAs across campuses, business parks and city areas. The innovation enhances premium slicing services for critical applications in manufacturing, IoT, drones, smart cities, hospitals, energy, transportation and ports.

• On-demand slicing with agentic AI boosts network performance for selected 5G base stations. When activated by external data, this service provides first responders and public safety authorities with better network connectivity during emergencies. On-demand network slicing with agentic-AI preserves quality of service for premium 5G+ and FWA customers using gaming, streaming, XR, and AI applications in response to major traffic surges, weather conditions and environmental changes.

• Agentic AI for mass events provides much broader capacity availability during high-demand moments like concerts and sporting events. AI analyses network data, infers patterns, and sets slicing policies for scheduled events, optimizing premium 5G slicing for VIP spectators, payment applications, fan engagement, video broadcasting and operational crews in arenas, parks and conference centers.

Leveraging leading-edge technologies

Nokia’s agentic AI-powered solution on AWS introduces intent-based network slicing that continuously monitors network KPIs, infers real-world contextual data from multiple sources and automatically adjusts RAN policies to meet service-level agreements. The end-to-end advanced network slicing innovation across RAN-transport-core utilizes especially Nokia’s 5G AirScale base station, MantaRay SMO and Agentic AI modules, which are seamlessly integrated with the Amazon Bedrock Artificial Intelligence platform.

The integrated solution uses agentic AI to coordinate data analytics, inferencing, and RAN policies. These AI agents leverage open internet data—including events, timetables, incidents, traffic, locations, maps, and weather—for different network slicing use cases. The agentic AI modules operate in multiple modes: chatbot, on-demand, scheduled, and autonomous. All modules interact with Amazon Bedrock via APIs. Furthermore, applications and use cases powered by Agentic AIs are enhanced with Nokia’s Edge Slicing solution, bringing cloud applications and workloads directly to mobile users and devices over high-capacity, secure, and low-latency networks.

Amazon Bedrock enables intelligent network optimization by providing access to foundation models and the infrastructure to build specialized AI agents. These agents analyze historical RAN parameters alongside contextual data to optimize RAN, core, and transport layers for mobile networks. Using Amazon EKS Hybrid Nodes, telecommunications providers can deploy these agents and network workloads on their existing infrastructure while unifying Kubernetes management across cloud and edge environments, providing the flexibility and scalability needed for modern network operations

Nokia at Mobile World Congress 2026

Visitors to Nokia’s booth in Hall 3 at this year’s Mobile World Congress event will be able to see live demonstrations of Nokia’s slicing solution and the agentic AI-powered advanced network slicing innovation.

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Autonomous network slicing introduces self-optimizing intelligence that continuously measures slice performance and autonomously adjusts 5G RAN policies. The solution ensures guaranteed premium service levels for enterprise, industry, and consumer applications, even in the most demanding scenarios.

By leveraging machine learning, du can ensure network capacity business intent for an enterprise customer in an urban area which is controlled autonomously in all network conditions. Furthermore, based on measured network data in a crowded area, low latency RAN slice policy can be automatically enforced for premium 5G gaming users. Autonomous network slicing is powered by Nokia’s 5G AirScale base stations, MantaRay, and rApps operational intelligence.

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Under the agreement, Nokia will supply its energy-efficient and AI-ready AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio, including Habrok Massive MIMO radios for the n78 spectrum band, Pandion multi-band remote radio heads, and AirScale Radio small cell solutions. These technologies will ensure comprehensive coverage and seamless indoor connectivity while driving efficiency and scalability. Additionally, Nokia will provide its latest baseband solutions to enhance Telefónica’s 5G network performance and reliability.

The deployment will also feature Nokia’s Interleaved Passive Active Antenna (IPAA+) solution, simplifying site design and accelerating 5G rollout. The contract includes maintenance and network optimization services.

Telefónica will continue to use Nokia’s AI-powered network management solution, MantaRay NM, which supports purpose-built RAN and Cloud RAN, including data center hardware and cloud infrastructure.  It provides comprehensive operation and maintenance capabilities for network elements in core, radio, and transport networks, both for managing physical network elements as well as virtualized network functions. This is the first step towards an ambition shared by both companies to evolve Telefónica Germany network to the automation level 4 through AI-powered orchestration solutions.

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Nokia’s MantaRay SON solution is designed to address the increasing complexity of 5G networks, which involve thousands of base stations and millions of cells. By automating routine operations, MantaRay SON improves network quality, efficiency, and customer experience while significantly reducing operational costs.

The integration of MantaRay SON into DOCOMO’s network allows for seamless automation of planning, provisioning, and verification processes. It also enables closed-loop operations, where configuration changes 5G systems are detected and executed automatically without human intervention. This innovation enhances the alignment between different operational systems, ensuring timely quality improvements and better network performance. Looking ahead, MantaRay SON will further evolve in DOCOMO’s network with multi-vendor support, MantaRay AutoPilot, and Non-RT RIC capabilities to deliver even greater automation and intelligence.

Nokia’s MantaRay SON is a key component of its Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) framework, which leverages AI to optimize network operations. The solution also supports DOCOMO’s goal of achieving Level 4 autonomous network operations, further advancing automation across its infrastructure.

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Nokia’s industry-leading, energy-efficient, and AI-ready AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio will support TIM’s sustainability ambitions and reduce its environmental impact. Nokia will supply its latest generation of Habrok 32 Massive MIMO radios and its Pandion portfolio of FDD multi-band remote radio heads for comprehensive coverage across multiple deployment scenarios. TIM will also benefit from Nokia’s latest baseband solutions, including Lodos, a high-performance 4G/5G baseband capacity card offering enhanced scalability and reduced energy consumption. These solutions are powered by Nokia’s energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, boosting TIM’s 5G network for maximum performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Nokia will also extend the deployment of its AI-powered MantaRay SON solution to more areas. This self-organizing network solution for optimization and automation supports TIM’s ambitions to use AI and analytics to drive higher network efficiency and quality and deliver a better user experience. The deal also includes deployment, maintenance, and support services that leverage AI to enhance performance, efficiency, and safety.

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Nokia will deploy equipment from its industry-leading, energy-efficient  AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio to support TNN’s drive to deliver premium 5G services to over three million subscribers across Denmark. Nokia will supply its latest generation of Habrok Massive MIMO radios and Pandion multi-band remote radio heads (RRH) for comprehensive coverage across multiple deployment scenarios. Nokia will also supply its AI-ready, ultra-performance AirScale baseband solutions – Ponente, Lodos, and Levante - delivering enhanced scalability and energy efficiency while supporting increased traffic growth. These solutions are powered by Nokia’s energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology for maximum performance, efficiency, and reliability.

TNN will also benefit from Nokia’s AI and automation capabilities in network management and optimization. These include MantaRay SON, Nokia's market-leading self-organizing networks (SON) solution complemented with MantaRay AutoPilot, an intent-based, AI-powered solution that autonomously orchestrates the SON modules for real-time optimization, improved performance and reduced operational costs. With advanced AI and automation solutions, Nokia Managed Services helps simplify 5G network operations, reduce costs and transform operational efficiency, leading to enhanced service quality and customer experience.

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Through 5G SA architecture, Telia will be able to deliver even more flexible and robust connectivity, enabling new offerings for businesses and public sector customers. It will also increase network scalability and automation across Telia’s Nordic and Baltic footprint.

Telia’s deployment of Nokia’s RAN portfolio aims to boost network performance significantly while reducing energy consumption. It will support consistent coverage, higher capacity and speeds and lower latency, while contributing to realizing both Telia’s sustainability targets and a greener digital future.

At the end of Q3 2025, Nokia had the world’s highest number of 5G SA core operator customers, with a total of 127, and the highest number of live deployments at 55, according to industry data. Nokia also leads the industry in core network portfolio capabilities, according to Omdia’s “Market Landscape: Core Vendors – 2025” report, and is recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner^® Magic Quadrant^™ for Communication Service Provider 5G Core Network Infrastructure Solutions. 

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Under this agreement, Nokia will deploy its energy-efficient AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions, featuring the latest Habrok Massive MIMO radios and AirScale baseband equipment. These solutions, powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, will deliver ultra-high performance, coverage, and capacity while maintaining extreme energy efficiency. The implementation includes Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay solution for enhanced network management and Self-Organizing Network capabilities.

Nokia and SoftBank are founding members of the AI-RAN Alliance and are also collaborating on research and development initiatives in AI-RAN and 6G technologies. These initiatives include joint research, field trials, and the development of a virtualized RAN platform. Both companies are conducting tests in the 7 GHz frequency band for 6G in Tokyo using Massive MIMO technology.

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Under the extended deal, Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio, including Massive MIMO radios, baseband, and remote radio head (RRH) solutions powered by Nokia’s energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, boosting the performance, efficiency, and reliability of the network. This includes the first deployment of a 5G Dual-Band Massive MIMO Radio in Africa. These solutions will enhance the coverage, performance, and capacity of Vodafone’s network, delivering a superior customer experience in combination with reduced space and energy requirements.    

Nokia will also deploy MantaRay NM, an AI-powered intelligent network management system offering a consolidated network view for optimal monitoring and management. Nokia continues to partner with Vodacom Group and Safaricom Group in markets including Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa.  

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New research from Nokia reveals that by 2030, 82% of connections will be on 4G/5G networks, reflecting the shift towards data-centric usage and smartphones becoming more accessible. 5G is also an enabler for IoT, smart cities, and enterprise solutions. Its adoption is rising due to strong operator investments and government-led digital transformation initiatives, positioning it as a key driver of future connectivity. By 2030, in MEA, 5G subscriptions will reach 605 million, with 53% of total data traffic expected to be driven by 5G. In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), 91% of subscriptions are expected to be on 5G, the highest in MEA.

5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is experiencing rapid growth, with its market share projected to surge from 15% in 2023 to 35% by 2030, signaling a significant industry shift towards advanced fixed wireless solutions. This momentum is largely driven by the increasing maturity of 5G networks across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, which are providing the necessary infrastructure for high-speed broadband delivery to homes and businesses without the need for traditional wired connections. The adoption of 5G FWA offers advantages such as faster deployment and often lower infrastructure costs compared to fiber, making it an increasingly attractive and viable option for expanding internet access and enhancing connectivity in the region.

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Under the global agreement, Nokia will gain access to HPE’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), integrating it with MantaRay AI-Powered SMO and Network Automation assets. In addition, the associated development team has largely transferred to Nokia Mobile Networks, effective October 1, 2025.

MantaRay SMO is Nokia’s comprehensive solution for advanced AI-driven, zero-touch automation and is already capable of achieving TM Forum’s autonomous networks level 4 today. It is also fully Open RAN compliant and supports open R1 interface for rApps.

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Under the agreement, Nokia will provide equipment from its energy-efficient, industry-leading AirScale RAN portfolio to approximately 7,000 sites nationwide, powered by its ReefShark System-on-Chip technology to support VodafoneThree's network modernization across the UK. This includes the latest generation of ultra-performance Habrok Massive MIMO radios, multiband Pandion Remote Radio Heads, and baseband solutions to support future bandwidth and capacity requirements. VodafoneThree’s customers will benefit from improved network speeds, reliability, coverage, and quality of experience. The deployment will also reduce the digital divide in some rural areas in the UK. Nokia was also awarded a separate deal to maintain the existing Three UK core for years to come. 

VodafoneThree will also benefit from Nokia’s intelligent network management system, MantaRay NM, which provides a consolidated network view for optimal monitoring and management. Vodafone's existing active RAN sharing agreement with VMO2 will be maintained under the deal, with Nokia providing the relevant MORAN configurations.

The recent merger confirmed VodafoneThree as the UK’s largest mobile operator with unrivaled spectrum assets. Nokia’s technology will enable VodafoneThree to make best use of the spectrum to deliver a future-proofed, high-capacity network that supports growth in mobile traffic and enables advanced 5G services, delivering a premium customer experience.

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In the coming decade, FRMCS will upgrade the current 2G Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway (GSM-R) and become the next-generation global standard designed for all railways. Its 5G-based successor, with built-in security and high reliability, enables enhanced automation, new digital applications, improved passenger services and secure cross-border communication.

Nokia is a global leader in railway communications with decades of experience in GSM-R deployments across more than 20 countries. The company has been at the forefront of FRMCS development, collaborating with rail operators, governments, industry and standardization bodies to help shape the standard and enable its global deployment.

Nokia’s new 5G radio is built for mission-critical communications and supports strategic coexistence, enabling railways to migrate to 5G alongside legacy systems like GSM-R with no disruption. In addition, its fully optimized, cloud-native 5G SA core supports the full suite of FRMCS functionalities for the transport stratum. Modular, flexible and scalable, the solution enables both regional and nationwide deployments. It will also be tested under the EU-funded FP2-MORANE-2 project, which builds on earlier FRMCS initiatives to advance the digitalization of rail operations across Europe.

The shift to a 5G solution introduces powerful capabilities that align perfectly with the operational needs of modern railways, particularly in border crossing scenarios. Here are some of the main benefits for rail operators and passengers:

• Automated train operations: Enabling real-time control and monitoring of trains to improve safety and efficiency and decreasing energy consumption and emissions.
• Passenger information systems: Providing real-time updates and information to passengers for a better travel experience.
• Mission-critical voice communication: Integrating voice, video and data services in a single, standardized platform to enhance operations and infrastructure management.
• Smart rail maintenance: Utilizing predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring to reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Nokia is committed to driving the digital transformation of the railway sector through advanced, future-ready technologies. The new solution includes a commercial 5G radio for the 1900 MHz band from its industry-leading AirScale portfolio, paired with its railway-optimized Core Enterprise Solution. It is complemented by the company’s extensive portfolio of mission-critical IP, optical and data center networking products. Nokia's solutions are also compliant with the highest standards and feature a best-in-class cybersecurity framework.

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This landmark project positions MLGW as the first municipal utility in the U.S. to implement a full-scale standalone 5G private wireless network to better serve its more than 420,000 customers. Nokia’s state-of-the art solution will unify and enhance communications across all of MLGW’s electric, gas and water services, improving data connectivity, resilience and operational efficiency and provide a secure, scalable, and high-performance network designed for critical applications and future mobility needs.

The solution will enable real-time communication and automation across MLGW's operations, supporting critical applications including automated meter reading, grid monitoring, fault detection, and remote operations while laying the foundation for innovations like connected mobility, voice, and video services. Nokia’s technology will also enable secure interoperability with both existing infrastructure and modern IoT devices, including grid sensors, smart meters, automation systems and field equipment to ensure continuity while expanding capabilities.

Nokia will deliver a private 5G wireless network, including its AirScale radio access equipment and its 5G Core Enterprise Solution. The contract also includes a microwave backhaul solution and towers supported by Nokia managed services, as well as Nokia’s NetGuard cybersecurity products for proactive threat detection and response and privileged access management.

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Using artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to analyse real-time traffic patterns, Nokia Energy Efficiency enables Indosat to adjust or shut idle and unused radio equipment automatically during low network demand periods. The solution, engineered with intelligent thermal management to cut network cooling energy needs, is available in a SaaS model that eliminates large up-front capital expenditure and avoids the need to perform on-site software maintenance and updates, contributing to greener network operations.

The multi-vendor, AI-driven energy management solution can reduce energy costs and carbon footprint with no negative impact on network performance or customer experience. It can be rolled out in a matter of weeks.

The initiative marks another critical step in Indosat’s broader transformation journey—from a conventional telecom operator into an AI TechCo—powered by intelligent technologies, cloud-based platforms, and a commitment to sustainability. By embedding automation and intelligence into network operations, Indosat is unlocking new levels of efficiency, agility, and environmental responsibility across its infrastructure.

“As data consumption continues to grow, so does our responsibility to manage resources wisely. This collaboration reflects Indosat’s unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable innovation, using AI to not only optimize performance, but also reduce emissions and energy use across our network.” said Desmond Cheung, Director and Chief Technology Officer at Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison.

Indosat’s commitment to sustainability has already earned it regional recognition. It was the first operator in Southeast Asia to achieve ISO 50001 certification for energy management—underscoring its pledge to minimize environmental impact through operational excellence. The collaboration with Nokia builds upon a successful pilot project, in which the AI-powered solution demonstrated its ability to reduce energy consumption in live network conditions.

Following the pilot project, Nokia deployed its Energy Efficiency solution to the entire Nokia RAN footprint in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Central and East Java.

“We are very pleased to be helping Indosat deliver on its commitments to sustainability and environmental responsibility, establishing its position both locally and internationally. Nokia Energy Efficiency reflects the important R&D investments that Nokia continues to make to help our customers optimize energy savings and network performance simultaneously,” said Henrique Vale, VP for Cloud and Network Services APAC at Nokia.

Nokia's Autonomous Networks portfolio, including its Autonomous Networks Fabric solution, utilizes Agentic AI to deliver advanced security, analytics, and operations capabilities that provide operators with a holistic, real-time view of the network so they can reduce costs, accelerate time-to-value, and deliver the best customer experience.

Autonomous Networks Fabric is a unifying intelligence layer that weaves together observability, analytics, security, and automation across every network domain; allowing a network to behave as one adaptive system, regardless of vendor, architecture, or deployment model.

Nokia’s industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale Radio Access Network (RAN) portfolio will support Elisa’s pioneering efforts to deliver premium 5G services to its customers. Nokia will supply its latest generation of Advanced 5G-ready Habrok 32 Massive MIMO radios and its Pandion portfolio of FDD multi-band remote radio heads for comprehensive coverage across multiple deployment scenarios. Nokia will also supply its high-capacity compact Tuuli 26e and ultra-performance Ponente, Lodos, and Levante AirScale baseband solutions. Nokia’s portfolio is powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology for maximum performance, efficiency, and reliability. Elisa will also benefit from Nokia’s network management solution MantaRay NM. The deal also includes network optimization, maintenance, and support services.

Nokia will also introduce its new AirScale Dual Boost base station technology, designed to help CSPs maximise the potential of their base station assets. It utilizes Nokia’s advanced AirScale base station portfolio, baseband, and radio hardware and software to enhance Nokia’s massive MIMO capabilities further by providing a significant leap in both uplink and downlink processing. This supports Elisa’s base station hardware and software assets more efficiently. 

Nokia’s cloud-native Voice Core solution, Cloud Native Communication Suite (CNCS), will drive the deployment of new 5G services and improve operational efficiencies, including lower energy demand and hardware requirements.

CNCS streamlines network operations by bringing together multiple IMS voice 3GPP functionalities into a single cloud-native network function. CNCS generally improves energy efficiency by about 10 percent to 20 percent, relative to a standard IMS Voice Core, according to Nokia data.

Nokia will also provide Elisa with its modern, highly reliable data center fabric solution including SR Linux-based data center switches and the Nokia Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform. Interconnection between telco cloud locations will be provided by Nokia’s 7750 Service Router-based data center gateways.

Other Nokia Core solutions Elisa will utilize include Subscriber Data Management, for centralizing user data into a single Unified Data Repository that hosts applications; Cloud Signaling Director, for ensuring security and confidentiality between networks including while roaming; and Nokia Cloud Platform, for streamlining network activities, enhancing automation, and minimizing manual intervention. 

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In a major expansion of the two companies’ partnership, Vodafone Qatar will leverage Nokia’s end-to-end technology to boost network capacity and reduce latency while accelerating time-to-market with new capabilities and introducing greater agility through automation and enhanced security measures.  

As demand for high-speed connectivity surges in Qatar’s rapidly growing digital economy where the ICT sector is forecast to grow at an 8.5% annual rate through 2030, the operator is committed  to meet those needs. Nokia’s solutions will help transform the network with intelligent broadband access, new enterprise offerings provided through 5G slicing, and infrastructure that can easily evolve as digital applications advance. 

Nokia’s multi-cloud core software solutions, including Packet Core, Converged Charging, and Networks Data Analytics Function, running on the latest cloud technologies will bring  cloud-native grade automation, agility, and scalability to Vodafone Qatar’s multi-access core network.

Nokia Digital Operations software will boost the operator’s journey towards fully autonomous networks with end-to-end orchestration, 5G slicing automation, and AI-driven assurance, enabling rapid delivery and highest reliability of services.

Nokia’s integration of automation across IP and optical networks, provided by NSP, combined with a five-year managed services agreement for core operations, will help accelerate service rollouts, reduce costs, and ensure a future-ready network architecture.

Together, these advancements will set a new standard for end-to-end digital transformation in Qatar and reaffirm Nokia’s position as a trusted technology partner for service providers worldwide.

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Under the agreement, the companies will integrate their respective product and solution portfolios to design a unique, deployable communication system tailored to Germany’s defense needs and adaptable for use in other countries. This collaboration will leverage Nokia’s 5G tactical communications technology and blackned’s software-based defense solutions, creating an ideally integrated platform for the Rheinmetall Battlesuite.

Deployable tactical networks are cutting-edge, mobile solutions designed for quick deployment and extended reach. Built for various battlefield environments, these systems provide reliable, uninterrupted connectivity and high data rates for military teams supporting the Software Defined Defense paradigm. These deployable tactical networks enhance situational awareness, speed up decision making and improve asset co-ordination.

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Nokia’s solutions included 5G AirScale radio products and 5G Standalone Core technology tuned for defense applications, to enhance tactical communication and information systems among participating nations. Nokia’s 5G communications platform gave military personnel access to real-time battlefield intelligence, facilitating faster decision-making. The Joint Viking command and control leadership leveraged this data to improve situational awareness, streamline operations, and enhance both safety and efficiency throughout the exercise.

Joint Viking 2025 took place in Bardufoss, located in northern Norway, above the Arctic Circle. It included more than 10,000 soldiers from Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, US, UK, The Netherlands, and Norway. Occurring every two years, the exercise aims to enhance military cooperation, support protection of NATO's northern flank and test Norway's ability to receive allied reinforcements.

The Norwegian Material Defense Agency (NDMA), an agency directly subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of Defense, collaborates with Norway’s mobile operators as key service partners. Recently, the Norwegian energy and telecom group Lyse and Nokia have entered into a strategic agreement to enhance tactical communication solutions for Norway, leveraging their expertise and strengths in critical communications.

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Powered by Nokia’s cutting-edge ReefShark System-on-Chip (SoC) technology, the compact, lightweight, and high-performance Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios offer a 33 percent boost in output power, helping Optus deliver coverage and capacity while significantly reducing power consumption. These flexible, easy-to-install solutions are ideal for new deployments and site modernization. Habrok 32 enables Optus to maximize the use of shared spectrum assets in the RAN-sharing areas, enabling higher data rates and enhanced coverage.  

For enhanced energy efficiency, Optus will also be able to take advantage of Habrok’s ‘Extreme Deep Sleep’ power-saving mode, which switches off unused resources and reduces radio cell energy consumption. While saving energy, this feature does not have any negative impact on network performance. Optus will also benefit from Levante, Nokia’s AI-ready 5G baseband capacity card that delivers ultra-performance and enhanced scalability while cutting energy consumption to half compared to earlier product generations. Nokia will also supply Ponente its ultra-performance, energy efficient baseband control card to support increased traffic growth.

Nokia's AirScale base stations are AI-ready and equipped with ReefShark SoCs, which incorporate advanced AI acceleration capabilities. They also scale up to support extended AI workloads. 

The Habrok 32 massive MIMO radios and Levante baseband cards are part of Nokia's comprehensive AirScale portfolio of 5G RAN solutions, offering operators like Optus a future-proof, high-performance ecosystem to build next-generation, energy-efficient networks with enhanced scalability and reliability. 

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The test, conducted as part of a Nordic exercise with the Finnish Defense Forces, demonstrated a continuous and secure data connection over a 5G standalone slice while moving across three separate networks in three different countries. This capability is crucial for modern defense forces, as military personnel increasingly operate in coalitions beyond their national territories while requiring uninterrupted access to mission-critical applications and services.

The trial was achieved through Nokia's industry-leading 5G Core Software as a Service (SaaS) and AirScale 5G base stations powered by ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, connected to Telia's commercial network. Additionally, Nokia's intelligent network management system, MantaRay NM, provided a consolidated network view, optimizing monitoring and management.

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• Demonstration advances interoperability of commercial 5G connections with military communications systems.
• Successfully integrated Nokia’s military-grade 5G solutions and Verizon network management capabilities into Lockheed Martin 5G.MIL hybrid base station.

2 March 2025
BETHESDA, Md. – Lockheed Martin, Nokia, and Verizon today announced the successful integration of Nokia’s industry-leading, military-grade 5G solutions into Lockheed Martin's 5G.MIL® Hybrid Base Station (HBS). The technology advances new capabilities to integrate commercial 5G connections with military communications systems to provide decisive information for national defense. 5G is playing an expanding role in supporting tactical military missions, seamlessly complementing existing battlefield solutions.

“The United States and its allies increasingly depend on fast, secure and advanced communications to access critical information and ensure effective deterrence against threats. 5G.MIL® integrations like this strategic relationship with Nokia and Verizon will help ensure data is seamlessly routed throughout the battlespace in ways that make future mission success possible,” said John Clark, senior vice president, Lockheed Martin Technology & Strategic Innovation.

“This successful integration highlights the flexibility of Nokia’s cutting-edge, 5G solutions to meet the unique demands of defense, ensuring robust security, optimized size, weight, and power efficiency, while supporting O-RAN and open, interoperable technologies. Through our work with Lockheed Martin and Verizon, we are bringing the transformative power of 5G to mission-critical defense operations, enhancing situational awareness, speeding up decision-making, and reinforcing mission success,” added Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia.

In a series of recent demonstrations, Lockheed Martin integrated Nokia’s military-grade 5G solutions into the 5G.MIL Unified Network Solutions ecosystem, including interoperability with Verizon’s network operations and management solutions. These tests successfully integrated traditional tactical communications solutions with 5G using open systems architecture and commercial standards. Leveraging open standards in this way allows for rapid integration of new, advanced capabilities into HBS configurations, ensuring new products and technology solutions are drop-in ready with no risk of vendor lock.

Initial integration was completed with equipment from Nokia’s leading 5G portfolio at Verizon’s Boston Innovation Center and HBS components at Lockheed Martin’s Valley Forge laboratory in Pennsylvania. Final systems integration, testing and demonstration were accomplished at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Ft. Worth, Texas.

The demonstration included HBS connectivity to hybrid user equipment (HUE) that allows users to switch access links between commercial 5G and tactical LPx waveforms while maintaining uninterrupted user application sessions on an Android user device. LPX designates low-probability-of-detection, interception, exploitation, jamming, geolocation and spoofing.
By integrating the 5G.MIL HBS with Nokia’s 5G solutions, as well as demonstrating interoperability with Verizon’s public 5G network and leveraging their network operations management software, Lockheed Martin and its strategic collaborators are well positioned to bring new levels of performance, scalability, and reliability to military, national security wireless, and ally international defense networks.

This strategic collaboration for Lockheed Martin, Nokia, and Verizon will enable continuing integration of new technology advancements, including incorporation of Nokia’s 5G technology at Lockheed Martin’s 5G.MIL Experimental Network site in Orlando, Florida, joining Verizon’s capabilities already available on-site. With 5G’s low latency, high bandwidth, and secure connectivity, warfighters can leverage real-time data and advanced situational awareness in dynamic operational environments. The team will continue to refine and enhance technical offerings, including expanding hybrid network testing to include additional user device types, broader tactical communication system interoperability, and secure public-private network configurations. This will create new ways for customers to apply enhanced capabilities to global military, national security, and homeland defense mission areas, giving operators greater connectivity, faster and more reliable wireless networks, and enhanced interoperability in support of Joint All Domain Operations. 

About Nokia 
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As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

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• Expanded partnership to modernize Bell's network with Cloud and Open RAN capabilities, improving agility, scalability, and efficiency.
• Partnership aims to deliver enhanced customer experiences and drive innovation in Bell's 5G network through a flexible, open architecture.
• Partnership to leverage Nokia's AirScale portfolio on a Red Hat OpenShift and Dell Technologies platform to build an open, intelligent, and autonomous network.
  
   

25 February 2025
Montréal, Canada and Espoo, Finland – Bell Canada and Nokia today announced a significant expansion of their 5G network infrastructure partnership, marking a major step forward in deploying Cloud RAN and paving the way for future Open RAN advancements. 

Bell’s deployment of Cloud RAN infrastructure is a strategic stepping stone toward Bell's broader Open RAN vision. Nokia's anyRAN approach offers Bell flexible RAN evolution options – purpose-built, hybrid, or Cloud RAN solutions – enabling network monetization, interoperability, vendor diversity, and reduced vendor lock-in.

Nokia's cutting-edge Cloud RAN solution, coupled with Bell's forward-thinking Open RAN vision, promises unparalleled network agility, scalability, and efficiency, ultimately delivering an exceptional customer experience and positioning Bell at the forefront of the 5G evolution. 

Key features of the expanded partnership 
This multi-year contract extension will see Bell deploy Nokia's commercial Cloud RAN solution, built on a foundation of Red Hat OpenShift and supported by Dell Technologies infrastructure. Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading, energy-efficient 5G AirScale portfolio to support Bell’s Cloud RAN deployments, ensuring feature and performance consistency throughout the network evolution.

This collaboration leverages the power of Cloud RAN to deliver immediate benefits to Bell's network. The cloud-native architecture, powered by Red Hat OpenShift, provides enhanced scalability and agility, enabling Bell to rapidly adapt its network to meet fluctuating customer demands and swiftly introduce new services. This agility is further enhanced by the deployment of Dell PowerEdge servers at cell sites and data centres, providing the processing power and reliability needed for demanding 5G workloads. 

Nokia’s contribution includes its Cloud RAN software and Open fronthaul hardware capable radios. Nokia will also supply its AI-powered radio network management solution, MantaRay NM, which supports all radio and mobile core technologies, optimizing network performance and efficiency.

“Our expanded partnership with Nokia represents a pivotal moment in Bell’s 5G journey. By leveraging Nokia’s cutting-edge Cloud RAN technology, we’re not only significantly enhancing our network capabilities today, but also building a robust foundation for the future adoption of Open RAN. This approach ensures network agility, scalability, and vendor diversity, ultimately delivering an exceptional experience for our customers and positioning Bell as a leader in 5G innovation,” said Mark McDonald, Senior Vice President, Networks at Bell.

“This important contract extension with our partner, Bell, highlights the strength of our industry-leading RAN technology portfolio and our anyRAN approach that enables gradual RAN evolution with feature and performance consistency. We are proud to support Bell on their cloud journey, which will bring the readiness and scalability to enable new use cases and drive new revenue models for 5G monetization,” added Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia.

“As a leader in the telecom industry, Bell continues to push the boundaries of innovation by successfully leveraging Red Hat OpenShift as the cloud platform for 5G. Expanding this platform to evolve RAN functions further drives flexibility, scalability and cost efficiencies. Red Hat is proud to collaborate with Bell and Nokia on this exciting initiative to deliver the benefits of cloud-native technology to customers across Canada,” commented Gino Grano, Global Vice President, Americas, Telecommunications at Red Hat.

“Bell’s network cloud transformation, supported by our collaboration with Nokia and Red Hat, provides a flexible and scalable foundation designed to drive business growth, with agility to quickly embrace new market opportunities,” said Dennis Hoffman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Telecom Systems Business at Dell Technologies.

About Nokia  
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.  
 
As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. 
 
With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. 

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• New 5G contract extends companies’ long-standing partnership with upgraded network boosting performance and customer experience.
• Nokia’s energy-efficiency AirScale equipment portfolio to support Orange France’s sustainability ambitions.
• Orange France to trial Nokia’s Cloud RAN solutions. 
  
   

5 February 2025
Espoo, Finland – Nokia today announced that it signed a four-year contract extension with Orange France to upgrade its 5G radio infrastructure with Nokia’s energy-efficient AirScale portfolio. The new deal will deliver an enhanced customer experience with best-in-class speeds, capacity, and performance across Orange’s footprint in Southeastern and Western France. Orange will also trial Nokia’s 5G Cloud RAN solutions to assess the transition of its network towards Cloud RAN technology

Under the deal, Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading O-RAN-compliant 5G AirScale portfolio. This includes Nokia's next-generation industry-leading, high-capacity AirScale baseband solutions, lightweight, and high-output Massive MIMO Habrok radios, and Nokia’s Pandion portfolio of FDD multiband remote radio heads to cover all use cases and deployment scenarios. These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology and combine to provide superior coverage and capacity. Nokia will also supply its AI-powered radio network management solution, MantaRay NM, which supports all radio and mobile core technologies.

Orange will also trial Nokia’s 5G Cloud RAN solutions. Nokia is helping its global customers to seamlessly transition to Cloud RAN technology with future-proof solutions that drive innovation for CSPs and enterprises. Nokia's comprehensive anyRAN approach provides the best choice of strategic options for their RAN evolution with purpose-built, hybrid, or Cloud RAN solutions, enabling customers to evolve their networks and continue to deliver maximum field performance.

Emmanuel Lugagne Delpon, CTO at Orange France, commented: “This new contract extension with Nokia and their industry-leading equipment portfolio will support our pioneering efforts to drive superior customer experience further, reduce our environmental footprint, and make our network as energy efficient as possible.”

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with Orange France and contribute positively towards their network performance, sustainability goals, and commitment to net carbon neutrality. Our industry-leading, energy-efficient AirScale portfolio and AI-powered MantaRay network management solution will enhance Orange’s network performance and deliver premium connectivity experiences to Orange customers.”

Resources 
Webpage: Nokia Cloud RAN
Product page: Nokia anyRAN
Product page: Nokia AirScale Baseband 
Product page: MantaRay NM

About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

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16 January 2025
Europe’s connectivity leaders Nokia and Ericsson are at the heart of a technology and economic drive to secure European prosperity through innovation, investment, tech leadership and digitalization success on the global stage.

Supported by European technology leaders ASML and SAP, Nokia and Ericsson are organizing a unique New Industrial Ambition for Europe summit in Brussels today, January 16.

The summit aims to catalyze momentum across the EU to implement the actions required to deliver future European digitalization success – including a more supportive regulatory environment and making the region more attractive to investors.

The summit will be joined by senior European political figures - including Henna Virkkunen, European Commission Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Dariusz Standerski, Deputy Minister of Digital Affairs for Poland; and former Italian Prime Minister, Enrico Letta - to discuss how Europe can act on the warnings from respected European technology CEOs and implement the Draghi and Letta reports. 
The summit will also be addressed by Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia; Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson; Christian Klein, CEO of SAP; and joined by Christophe Fouquet, CEO of ASML.

These CEOs are united in their conviction that digitalization leadership is central to delivering future European prosperity. The CEOS have significant insight and knowledge about how to drive this forward.

Implement the Draghi and Letta reports
The September 2024 Draghi Report recommendations on the future of European competitiveness span a range of actions to foster innovation, incentivize investment in key technologies, enable scale, and reduce fragmentation.

The Draghi Report followed Enrico Letta’s own April 2024 report for the European Council and European Commission called: Much More than a Market: Speed, Security, Solidarity - Empowering the Single Market to deliver a sustainable future and prosperity for all EU Citizens.

Fact Box: The current reality

• Europe’s tech sector lags the US and China.
• The ‘Magnificent Seven’ US tech firms’ R&D spend in 2023 alone was equivalent to 50 percent of Europe’s ENTIRE public and private sector R&D spend across technology and other areas.
• European companies trail in R&D and capital formation (EUR 450 billion gap in tech alone).1
• This gap contributes to a 20 percent productivity disadvantage per year.2
• US firms invest 60 percent more in R&D and lead productivity growth.3
• Europe therefore risks falling further behind.

During the summit Europe’s leadership in connectivity technology development will be highlighted as an example of the how the region has established competitive advantage – but which is currently at risk. Urgent policy actions are required to safeguard Europe’s technology development competitiveness compared to other regions.

The participating CEOs will emphasize that the networks forming the backbone of Europe’s economy and future innovation must be secure and trusted. Advanced connectivity is also critical for the digitalization of defense. The 5G Security Toolbox is vital and needs to be extended to all telecom technologies with its implementation needing to be completed all member states.

A defining moment
Taking the start of the new European Commission mandate as a defining moment for critical action, summit participants will stress that urgent reforms are essential to securing Europe’s future competitiveness, prosperity, and global influence.

Nokia President and CEO, Pekka Lundmark and Ericsson President and CEO, Börje Ekholm are among senior European technology leaders who have been vocal about the need for urgent action to support Europe’s technology sector. The summit marks the first time that Nokia and Ericsson have come together to organize and drive an industrial vision initiative – underlining the importance and urgency both companies give to the issue.

Enrico Letta, President of the Jacques Delors Institute and former Italian Prime Minister, says: “In my 2024 report, I underscored the urgent need for Europe to accelerate investments in advanced connectivity infrastructure to secure its future. The leadership demonstrated by companies like Nokia and Ericsson in fostering collaboration with other European tech innovators, such as ASML and SAP, is commendable. However, to enhance Europe’s competitiveness in the global digital economy, it is essential not only to allow greater telco consolidation but also to prioritize substantial investments in advanced connectivity. This focus is vital for addressing the connectivity gaps across the continent and ensuring that Europe remains at the forefront of tech innovation.”

Pekka Lundmark, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nokia, says: “European competitiveness already has one foot in the morgue. Our real GDP is 30% less than the U.S.’s, the EU’s share of the Fortune Global 500 is still falling and our digital future looks less certain than ever. The good news is that we can still turn this tanker around. Europe must create an environment in which businesses want to invest, especially on technologies such as AI, cloud and advanced connectivity. This cannot be a decade-long endeavour. Europe must act right now on issues like the 5G Toolbox and telco mergers. If Europe gets this right, it’s a massive opportunity. Draghi and Letta already provided the framework. So, let’s act.”

Börje Ekholm, President and CEO, Ericsson, says: “The unique coming together of four technology leaders highlights the urgency facing Europe’s economy to decision makers in Member States. Companies like Ericsson already invest disproportionally more in R&D in Europe. If other regions continue to race ahead this model cannot survive. Those regions are embracing opportunity through investment, policy, and regulatory support. Europe is not. Yet the solution is well known. The EU must implement the Draghi and Letta Report recommendations to enable the technology sector to play our part in delivering future European prosperity.”

Christian Klein, CEO, SAP, says: “New technologies will bring growth and higher productivity for Europe. That is why we need to act and drive digitalization across all sectors. Policymakers can support a European tech renaissance by reducing regulatory burdens, incentivizing R&D across the economy, digitizing and modernizing public administration, making Europe more attractive to tech talents, and reshaping education so as to give the next generation a deeper understanding of today’s complex relationships between technological and economic success.”

Fact Box: Action calls

• Don’t debate the Draghi and Letta reports – implement them to foster innovation, incentivize investment in key technologies, enable scale, and reduce fragmentation.
• Strengthen R&D, capital access, and tech champion support.
• Reduce and simplify regulation and enforce a digital single market.
• Fully implement the 5G Security Toolbox: 5G and fiber are critical for digitalization; Secure, trusted networks are vital for economic resilience and innovation.
• Reform competition/M&A guidelines to support market consolidation.
• Set clear targets for 5G deployment and trade spectrum fees for rollout.
• Align connectivity with EU green goals.
• Enforce fair business practices. Withdraw harmful proposals like the current legislative proposal on Standard Essential Patents.

Resources and additional information
1. McKinsey Global Institute June 20, 2024: Investment: Taking the pulse of European competitiveness.
2. ECIPE Policy Brief (p. 20): ECI_24_PolicyBrief_09-2024_LY07.pdf 
3. McKinsey Global Institute June 20, 2024: Investment: Taking the pulse of European competitiveness.

About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

About Ericsson
Ericsson’s high-performing, programmable networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For nearly 150 years, we’ve been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. www.ericsson.com

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Nokia and EOLO deploy Europe’s first 5G standalone mmWave network in Italy  

• Nokia to deploy the first 5G standalone mmWave network in Europe delivering enhanced customer experience with premium capacity and coverage.
• New network infrastructure to support EOLO’s ambitions to connect underserved communities in Italy.
• Nokia’s Shikra mmWave radios and FastMile FWA receivers to support Fixed Wireless Access services.

16 December 2024

Espoo, Finland – Nokia announced it has signed a four-year deal with EOLO, a Benefit Corporation, and the first B Corp in the Italian telecommunications sector, leader in FWA (fixed wireless access) connectivity, to deploy the first 5G standalone mmWave Radio Access Network in Europe. The deal supports EOLO’s ambitions to connect underserved communities, helping to bridge the digital divide and the digital speed divide in Italy.

Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio including Nokia's next-generation, AirScale baseband solutions, Massive MIMO radios, and Remote Radio Head products. These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology and combine to provide superior coverage and capacity. Nokia will also provide its compact, Shikra mmWave radios for incredible 5G capacity, ultra-wide bandwidth, and coverage for a premium user experience. Shikra is well-suited for dense, urban environments such as shopping malls or sports stadiums and support services such as real-time multi-user ultra-high-definition video streaming or augmented reality.

The Nokia Shikra mmWave solution also delivers fixed wireless access (FWA) services to rural or underserved communities where traditional wired infrastructure may be impractical or expensive to deploy. Included in the solution is a Nokia FastMile 5G mmWave outdoor receiver to reliably connect homes to the mmWave network. The outdoor receiver allows operators to use low-cost mmWave spectrum to provide consistent, reliable, ultra-fast wireless broadband services in areas where fiber can be challenging to deploy.

Guido Garrone, CEO at EOLO commented: “This is clear evidence of our ambition to build a FWA network able to offer the best experience for our customers (retail, business and wholesale), reaching all the areas of our country not connected by FTTH technology. Together with Nokia and the other partners involved in the deal, we will be able to bring FWA connectivity up to 1 Gbps to the whole Italian market. By installing a new 5G infrastructure, we will see the further development of our FWA network that will continue to improve the experience for our customers as well as bridge digital divide and digital speed divide. I look forward to working closely and collaboratively with Nokia and our other partners on this project.”

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “We are delighted to get to work with EOLO on this important new deal that will introduce innovative connectivity experiences across Italy and help to connect underserved communities. In particular, the introduction of 5G mmWave solutions from our industry-leading AirScale and FastMile portfolio’s will enable premium 5G capacity and connectivity with the highest quality of service for subscribers.”

Resources:
Webpage: Shikra mmWave radios
Webpage: Nokia 5G
Webpage: AirScale Radio Access
Webpage: FastMile Fixed Wireless Access

About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

About EOLO 
EOLO is a national telecommunications operator, leader in ultra-broadband wireless (FWA) for residential and business markets. It ensures high-quality access to Ultra Broadband focusing on areas affected by digital divide. EOLO is a Benefit Corporation and the first Italian telecommunications company to achieve B Corp certification. It covers over 7,000 municipalities with more than 4,100 BTS (radio transmitters). EOLO connects 1.6 million people and 116,000 businesses, public administrations, and professionals. The company relies on a network of over 17,000 individuals, including collaborators, technical installers, and commercial partners across the territory. 
More information about EOLO’s services is available at www.eolo.it 

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• Nokia to modernize Taiwan Mobile’s 5G network and upgrade existing 4G infrastructure with equipment from industry-leading AirScale portfolio.
• Deal to enhance experience for customers in both urban and rural environments with premium capacity and coverage.
• Taiwan Mobile targeting sustainability goals with Nokia’s energy-efficient portfolio. 
  
   

4 November 2024
Espoo, Finland – Nokia has signed a one-year 5G contract extension with Taiwan Mobile to boost the performance and capacity of Taiwan Mobile’s 5G network as well as upgrade its 4G/LTE network. This will add capacity and coverage and provide a better end-user experience for TWM’s customer base of approximately 10 million including in rural areas. The move comes following the merger of Taiwan Mobile and Taiwan Star last year and will help prepare Taiwan Mobile’s network for the 5G-Advanced era.

Under the deal, Nokia will supply equipment from its industry-leading 5G AirScale portfolio for the first time in Taiwan. This includes Nokia's next-generation, modular, high-capacity AirScale baseband solutions, Habrok 32 and Osprey 32 Massive MIMO radios and Remote Radio Head products. These are all powered by its energy-efficient ReefShark System-on-Chip technology and combine to provide superior coverage and capacity. The project will see thousands of existing LTE sites modernized for better energy efficiency supporting Taiwan Mobile’s sustainability targets. Taiwan Mobile will also install Nokia’s IPAA+ solution helping them to add additional antennas in constricted urban environments.

Additionally, Taiwan Mobile will implement Nokia’s industry-leading Carrier Aggregation technology to its network. This combines radio spectrum to significantly boost the data rates offering customers better throughput, capacity, and performance.

Nokia has partnered with Taiwan Mobile for over 20 years and has previously provided 2G, 3G, and 4G mobile networks covering RAN, mobile core, and voice core. Nokia has most recently supported Taiwan Mobile in the deployment of its nationwide 5G infrastructure including over 3,000 new cell sites.

Jamie Lin, President at Taiwan Mobile, said: “This expanded partnership with Nokia marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing our 10 million customers with the best possible 5G experience, while also supporting the growing needs of over 1 million IoT devices across our network. By leveraging Nokia's cutting-edge AirScale portfolio, we are not only enhancing network performance and capacity but also reinforcing our dedication to sustainability and advancing our Telco+Tech strategies. This collaboration will enable us to deliver superior connectivity to both urban and rural areas, ensuring that all our customers can enjoy the full benefits of the 5G era.”

Tommi Uitto, President of Mobile Networks at Nokia, said: “Nokia is partnering with Taiwan Mobile to modernize their 5G and 4G networks to deliver enhanced performance and coverage and better customer experience. We are deploying the latest equipment from our energy-efficient AirScale portfolio, which will enable a greener network with reduced environmental impact, contributing to the operator’s sustainability goals.”

Resources and additional information
Webpage: Nokia 5G
Product page: AirScale Radio Access
Product page: MantaRay Network Management
Webpage: Nokia 5G Core
Webpage: Nokia Voice Core

About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together.

As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs.

With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable, and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.

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