Category: Next-Gen RAN Architectures

NVIDIA and Marvell alliance scales AI-RAN infrastructure

Network operators face an ongoing challenge to monetise heavy capital expenditures in 5G while simultaneously preparing for the 6G era. The legacy model of providing basic connectivity faces diminishing returns, forcing operators to pivot towards intel…

Virgin Media O2 taps Ericsson for 5G Standalone RAN push

Ericsson has secured the primary radio access network contract for Virgin Media O2 to deploy advanced 5G Standalone architecture. The telecoms industry is currently navigating a complex transition from providing basic connectivity to operating intellig…

Why Nvidia and Nokia are backing AI RAN specialist ODC

Global operators are joining industry giants like Nvidia and Nokia to inject $45 million into AI RAN specialist ODC. The Series A funding round for the US-based startup represents an unusual convergence of industry heavyweights. It is rare to see a sil…

How neuromorphic AI will limit power demands in 6G networks

Telcos are preparing for 6G networks by evaluating how neuromorphic AI might limit escalating power demands. Ericsson and Forschungszentrum Jülich signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week to research these advanced computing architectures. Future…

Ericsson: Preparing intelligent networks for the AI era

According to Ericsson, telcos are preparing intelligent networks for the AI era—turning basic connectivity into high-value assets. Managing infrastructure now means overseeing automated, AI-driven platforms rather than static pipelines. Upgrading to 5G…

How Indosat is scaling AI-RAN across its network

As Indosat scales its AI-RAN infrastructure, telecom leaders are gaining a potential real-world blueprint for improving network efficiency. Telecoms execs face continuous pressure to extract better returns on investment from their latest cellular rollo…

Cloud RAN trial proves AI improves network efficiency

A new Cloud RAN trial has proven how AI boosts network efficiency, giving operators a path to better resource management. AT&T completed an evaluation alongside Ericsson and Intel that tested how machine learning models perform over varying radio f…

Orange and Samsung aim to grow European Open RAN networks

Orange and Samsung have expanded their Open RAN network and virtualised RAN (vRAN) partnership to grow European deployments. Following successful pilots running since 2023, the companies agreed to increase their number of vRAN and Open RAN sites in 202…

Single-server vRAN proves viable for commercial networks

Samsung and Intel have demonstrated single-server vRAN viability for commercial networks—a pivotal step in reducing hardware sprawl for operators. The challenge for telecoms leaders lies in balancing network performance with the need to reduce Total Co…

How AI-RAN delivers operational ROI for telcos

AI-RAN delivers operational ROI for telcos by moving beyond theoretical concepts into practical energy and spectral efficiency gains. As operators face flatlining revenues and spiralling complexity, the focus has shifted from technological novelty to b…