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Nokia Shares Rise on Expanded AI-RAN Trials with Global Telecom Operators
Shares of Nokia Corp ADR (NYSE:NOK) rose 5.3% in premarket trading on Wednesday following an announcement that the company is expanding trials of its AI-powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology with a host of international telecommunications operators.
Global Trials Advance
Nokia confirmed it is moving forward with AI-RAN proofs of concept and live trials in collaboration with several global carriers. The company is leveraging NVIDIA's (NASDAQ:NVDA) Aerial RAN Computer platform for these deployments.
The expanded operator engagement now includes:
- A1 Group
- Chunghwa Telecom
- du
- e&
- Mobily
- stc
- TPG Telecom
- Zain Saudi
This initiative broadens Nokia's AI-RAN trial footprint to cover North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East, according to the company's statement.
Technology and Market Impact
AdNokia's AI-RAN solution integrates its AI-native anyRAN software with NVIDIA's hardware. The technology is designed to help operators enhance network capacity and improve spectral efficiency as new AI applications create more complex data traffic patterns and higher uplink demand.
The company reported that its platform has already demonstrated spectral efficiency improvements of more than 20% through AI-driven radio innovations. Nokia also outlined a product roadmap with plans for further software-based efficiency gains in 2027 and 2028.
"Together with NVIDIA and our growing ecosystem of partners, we are helping operators transform their networks into intelligent, programmable platforms that can support both connectivity and AI services," said Emma Falck, President of Mobile Infrastructure at Nokia.
Strategic Context
This expansion builds on Nokia's recent AI-RAN milestones, including the launch of what it calls the industry's first commercial AI-native RAN platform. The company has previously announced evaluations with T-Mobile, SoftBank, and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, and noted that trials with partners like NTT DOCOMO are progressing.
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