Nokia: AI-RAN Commercialization is in Full Swing

Echoing its competitors, on March 2, 2026, Nokia reported major progress in AI-RAN integration, demonstrating successful tests with leading telecom operators at MWC.

For Nokia, this is a matter of survival. Classic telecom hardware manufacturers must adapt to the "AI-native" paradigm, or they will be squeezed out by software AI companies and hyperscalers. The transition to GPU-accelerated base stations means operators will be able to flexibly slice the network for the needs of specific IoT devices and smart factories, monetizing Quality of Service (QoS) in a fundamentally new way.

Source: Nokia Newsroom