Nokia has announced a strategic collaboration with Telia Finland to jointly develop and test new use cases based on Artificial Intelligence-powered Radio Access Network (AI-RAN) technology. Through this partnership, both companies aim to strengthen network performance while also accelerating the commercialization of AI-enabled applications across various industries.
The collaboration marks another important step in Nokia’s broader AI-RAN strategy. Recently, the company confirmed that it had successfully completed functional AI-RAN testing with several key customers. Building on that momentum, Nokia and Telia Finland will now focus on transforming these technological capabilities into practical, real-world use cases.
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AI-RAN is increasingly emerging as a critical component in the evolution of modern telecom infrastructure. By integrating artificial intelligence directly into radio access networks, operators can improve operational efficiency, optimize network resources, and enhance service quality. As a result, telecom providers can better support the growing demand for advanced digital services, particularly those powered by AI.
Under this partnership, Nokia and Telia Finland will jointly conceptualize, develop, and validate multiple AI-driven network solutions. In addition, the companies will evaluate how AI-RAN can enable new applications across different sectors, including industries that rely on highly reliable and mission-critical connectivity. These could include areas such as public safety, smart infrastructure, and advanced enterprise services.
Furthermore, the initiative aligns with Telia’s ongoing efforts to advance its Autonomous Networks strategy. By leveraging AI-driven automation and intelligent network management, the operator aims to improve network reliability, efficiency, and overall customer experience. Consequently, this collaboration could help unlock new opportunities for telecom operators seeking to deliver more adaptive and intelligent network services.
“At Nokia, the company believes that future networks must be designed to support the rapidly accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence. According to Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Nokia, strong and trustworthy connectivity will be essential as organizations enter what many are calling the AI Supercycle.
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“In order to be ready for the AI Supercycle, networks must deliver deterministic, trusted connectivity with transparency, traceability and safety controls embedded by design. We are working closely with our customers to get there, together. This collaboration with Telia is an important building block in our AI-RAN strategy to build a powerful ecosystem,” said Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer, Nokia.
Telia Finland also views the partnership as a key milestone in strengthening its network innovation roadmap. By collaborating with Nokia, the operator expects to further enhance the capabilities of its 5G infrastructure while preparing for future network architectures that integrate AI at scale.
“The collaboration with Nokia on AI-RAN use cases is an essential part of our journey on Autonomous Networks and will benefit our customers with increased network performance and reliability,” added Stefan Jäverbring, Group CTO and Head of Networks, Telia.
Overall, the partnership demonstrates how telecom operators and technology providers are increasingly working together to explore AI-driven network innovations. As AI-RAN continues to evolve, initiatives like this could play a vital role in shaping the future of intelligent, high-performance telecom networks.
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