Finnish company Nokia has unveiled the AI-RAN platform based on Nvidia technologies for mobile networks. Pilot implementations are set to begin in late 2026, with commercial deliveries following in the next year.

We are launching the industry’s first commercial AI-native #AIRAN platform built on @NVIDIA accelerated computing, marking one of the most significant shifts in radio network architecture in decades and providing operators with a practical path to AI Native Networks.
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— Nokia (@nokia) July 15, 2026

AI-RAN integrates radio access network operations with AI computing on a shared infrastructure. The company claims this is the first commercial platform for such networks with built-in artificial intelligence features from the start. It will enable operators to maximize the use of existing frequencies and equipment while facilitating faster deployment of new features without a complete infrastructure overhaul.

The development is based on Nokia's anyRAN software and the Nvidia Aerial AI-RAN platform. It supports 4G and 5G, with plans to facilitate the transition to 6G through software updates in the future.

According to the company, the developments have shown a spectral efficiency increase of over 20%. Nokia aims to achieve 50% by 2027 and over 100% by 2028.

“We are integrating Nvidia CUDA and artificial intelligence into base stations, transforming RAN into a planetary-scale AI computer,” said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

Nokia will also shift to a subscription model. Operators will gain access to new AI algorithms, network optimization tools, and performance enhancements through software updates, without waiting for the next hardware replacement cycle.

Previously, Nokia and Taiwan Mobile expanded their partnership to modernize the network in Taiwan. The Finnish company will implement AirScale equipment and AI systems for automation, predictive maintenance, traffic management, and energy consumption.

In October 2025, Nvidia announced new details of its partnership with Nokia, stating it would acquire 2.9% of the Finnish telecom giant's shares for $1 billion and begin collaborating on next-generation mobile network equipment development.