Hardware1 hOctober 13, 2026, 23:19

Nokia trials GPU RAN with operators in high-stakes AI-RAN bet

Nokia has begun GPU RAN trials with multiple operators this quarter, moving radio signal processing onto GPUs for AI workloads. Experts remain divided over the benefits of the approach.

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Nokia is trialing GPU RAN with several operators this quarter
The approach moves radio signal processing onto GPUs
Experts remain divided over the benefits

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Nokia trials GPU RAN with operators in high-stakes AI-RAN bet

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