Nokia Launches First Commercial AI-RAN Platform With NVIDIA, Targets 100% Spectral Gains by 2028

On July 15, 2026, Nokia unveiled its first commercial AI-RAN platform built on NVIDIA accelerated computing, designed to help telecom operators extract more capacity from existing spectrum without hardware upgrades. The platform has already demonstrated spectral efficiency gains exceeding 20%, with the company targeting 50% gains by 2027 and more than 100% by 2028.

Nokia is shifting its commercial model from hardware-defined refresh cycles to software subscriptions, allowing operators to continuously receive AI algorithm updates and performance enhancements without additional hardware investment. Pilot deployments are scheduled for the end of 2026, with full commercial availability in 2027.