Nokia, SoftBank team up for commercial AI — RAN trial in Japan in 2027

Nokia agreed with SoftBank to conduct a commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan in 2027 under commercial traffic conditions. The trial will combine Nokia's anyRAN software with SoftBank's AITRAS platform, using Nvidia accelerated computing. Testing will assess shared AI and radio network infrastructure while preserving carrier-grade operations, advancing both companies' AI-RAN commercialization plans. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Nokia Oyj published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)