VMO2 and Nokia boost 5G spectral efficiency by 20% with AI

Virgin Media O2 tested AI-driven 5G radio resource optimisation with Nokia at a busy site near London Paddington station. Spectral efficiency improved by around 20%, letting the operator carry more data on existing spectrum during peak demand.

• Trial ran at a congested site near London Paddington station
• AI predicted and optimised 5G radio resources under changing demand
• Spectral efficiency improved by around 20%
• VMO2 calls it the first trial of its kind in the UK