http://www.currentanalysis.com/ Analysis Reports provided by Current Analysis, Inc. en-us All materials Copyright 1997-2026 Current Analysis, Inc. Reproduction or distribution prohibited without express written consent. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:49:07 GMT http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132661&rss The role of artificial intelligence in radio access networks is evolving and diversifying. At Mobile World Congress, AI RAN vendors brought the concept closer to commercial reality in the march toward a 6G world. Ed Gubbins 2026-03-11T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=129917&rss ZTE has refined its strategy with a strong focus on 5G-Advanced, cloud-native networks, AI-driven operations, and computing power, while rolling out new AI infrastructure, vertical industry solutions, and green ICT initiatives to expand beyond core telecom. Rahul Gupta 2026-03-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132624&rss AI chip giant NVIDIA headed into Mobile World Congress, the mobile industry’s largest annual trade event, by promoting multiple partnerships with radio, server, and software suppliers, while urging adoption of open-source software in AI RAN. Ed Gubbins 2026-03-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132509&rss Ericsson’s versatile new location-based services solution uses 5G Standalone, 5G-Advanced, and satellite-based Real-Time Kinematics to help operators monetize their 5G networks. With open APIs, application developers could help. Ed Gubbins 2026-01-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132333&rss As part of a sweeping corporate reorganization aimed at positioning the company for an AI-centric 6G future, Nokia called its long-standing microwave radio business “not core” to that future. What might happen next? Ed Gubbins 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132332&rss With a corporate reorganization and personnel changes, Nokia is doubling down on its ambitious AI RAN strategy. Last week the company offered new details to shed light on how it plans to navigate the runup to the 6G era and beyond. Ed Gubbins 2025-11-24T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132280&rss Nvidia’s continued push toward using AI to transform radio access networks is drawing increased attention to the ongoing AI RAN movement. Here’s what key vendors are doing in the space and what they’re aiming for. Ed Gubbins 2025-11-11T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132238&rss AI chip giant NVIDIA announced a deal to invest in telecom infrastructure vendor Nokia to further develop AI-enhanced RANs. It also unveiled a next-gen version of its AI vRAN hardware platform to integrate with Nokia software. Ed Gubbins 2025-10-29T00:00:00+00:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94706&rss Samsung's mobile access business faces headwinds as the open virtual RAN movement hits setbacks. But the company’s push into AI positions it to capture future growth opportunities. Ed Gubbins 2025-10-22T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132208&rss Radio access network (RAN) equipment vendors are pushing further toward visions of a RAN that makes greater use of artificial intelligence – to improve network operations and enable new services as AI takes root across the network. Ed Gubbins 2025-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128752&rss Ericsson's network infrastructure momentum continues, with a strong position using 5G-Advanced to monetize operator networks. And its Aduna venture to open network functions to outside applications could significantly change how mobile networks operate. Ed Gubbins - Rahul Gupta 2025-10-15T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=132020&rss After selling its wireless spectrum to AT&T and transitioning into a “hybrid mobile network operator,” Boost Mobile will decommission its Open RAN, killing a symbol that Open RAN proponents had pointed to as a proof point of its value. Ed Gubbins 2025-08-28T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=104183&rss Vendors excel in cloud-native, AI-driven platforms and BSS/OSS convergence for 5G. Yet many lag in GenAI-led customer experience and composable design, limiting flexibility and slowing integration across broader digital transformation efforts. Rahul Gupta 2025-07-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131835&rss Fujitsu, based in Japan, has carved out its telecom business into a subsidiary named 1Finity, with plans for global expansion of its open RAN, optical, and network transformation businesses. Ed Gubbins - Glen Hunt 2025-07-10T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=128552&rss Nokia changes leadership, Justin Hotard appointed as president and CEO, and David Heard (former Infinera CEO) lands as president of its network infrastructure group. Despite changes, Nokia launched multiple products and maintained market leadership. Glen Hunt 2025-07-07T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131729&rss Open RAN challenger Mavenir’s recent recapitalization of debt came with a leaner RAN strategy, outsourcing more radio manufacturing and, longer-term, counting on AI to help open RAN achieve more success than it has thus far. Ed Gubbins 2025-06-18T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=94722&rss Cisco is well-positioned to address key telecom operator priorities, including: network resiliency, cybersecurity, and leveraging the power of AI and data. Cisco showed strong performance of its routed optical networking, 5G, and optics solutions. Glen Hunt 2025-05-28T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131617&rss Nvidia’s new virtual base station takes another step toward realizing the chip giant’s vision for an AI-enhanced RAN. But even if it succeeds, that vision will take years to become reality. Ed Gubbins 2025-05-21T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131538&rss As mobile operators’ 5G RAN spending has cooled, radio access network (RAN) vendors have searched for growth in other places, including enterprise markets and the defense sector, which has shown increased interest in 5G, open RAN, and 6G. Ed Gubbins 2025-04-25T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131484&rss AWS leads the market with diverse telecom use cases and has bolstered its global infrastructure. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud launch is set to attract more customers, but ongoing AI innovation is crucial to maintaining its market leadership. Yousef Almadani 2025-04-11T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.currentanalysis.com/COMPETE/FrontEnd/Report.aspx?rid=131470&rss The telco equipment ecosystem depends on globalized supply chains and will need to reposition to minimize the impact of US tariffs and ensuing trade wars. However, additional costs will be transferred to telcos or eat into the vendors’ profit margins. Emir Halilovic 2025-04-09T00:00:00+01:00