Nokia is set to enhance its RAN portfolio by incorporating AI-RAN products powered by NVIDIA technology, enabling service providers to seamlessly transition from 5G to 6G networks as technology evolves. T-Mobile U.S. will collaborate with Nokia and NVIDIA to conduct validation trials for AI-RAN starting in 2026, marking a significant step towards the future of telecommunications.
The collaboration between Nokia and NVIDIA is poised to address the growing AI-RAN market, projected to exceed $200 billion by 2030 according to an Omdia report. By leveraging AI-powered connectivity, the partnership aims to introduce innovative consumer and enterprise services that harness the power of artificial intelligence.
Justin Hotard, President, and CEO of Nokia, emphasized the importance of redesigning networks to deliver AI-driven connectivity that can process intelligence from data centers to the edge. The partnership with NVIDIA, alongside Dell Technologies and T-Mobile U.S., will accelerate AI-RAN innovation, bringing AI data centers to the forefront of network technology.
Dell Technologies will provide the PowerEdge server infrastructure to support Nokia’s sustainability initiatives, ensuring that products are fully sustainable, modular, and engineered for reuse and recycling. Future-proofing networks for 6G and supporting AI-driven applications like drones and AR/VR devices are key focuses of the collaboration.
Nokia and NVIDIA will explore AI networking solutions, including data center switching and optical technologies, to enhance AI infrastructure and drive technological advancements in the telecommunications industry. Additionally, Nokia, Intel, and other industry leaders have launched a private 5G and AI-powered edge innovation hub in Switzerland to support startups and nonprofit organizations.
