Nokia has signed a new 5G expansion agreement with Taiwan Mobile to accelerate the development of AI-native mobile networks across Taiwan. The partnership will strengthen network automation, improve energy efficiency, expand 5G capacity, and prepare the operator for AI-driven applications while supporting the evolution toward 5G-Advanced and future mobile network technologies.
As AI applications generate increasing demands on mobile networks, operators are investing in intelligent infrastructure capable of delivering greater automation, scalability, and efficiency. Nokia's latest agreement with Taiwan Mobile reflects this shift by introducing AI-powered technologies that improve network performance while supporting next-generation digital services.
Under the agreement, Nokia will deploy its latest AirScale portfolio, including next-generation baseband and radio solutions, alongside advanced network software that enhances Taiwan Mobile's existing infrastructure. The deployment will also create new opportunities for 5G service innovation and network monetization.
The partnership introduces AI capabilities across multiple areas of network operations, enabling more intelligent management throughout the network lifecycle.
AI for Network Intelligence
Nokia will deploy AI-powered software that enables real-time automation, predictive analytics, and closed-loop network assurance. The implementation includes Predictive Hardware Analytics (PHWA) and the MantaRay SON self-organizing network platform, which uses AI algorithms to automate network optimization and improve operational efficiency.
Network Infrastructure for AI
The deployment of next-generation AirScale baseband and advanced radio solutions will expand network capacity and improve uplink performance. These enhancements are designed to accommodate increasing AI-generated traffic while delivering better connectivity and user experiences.
AI for Energy Optimization
AI-driven energy management algorithms will dynamically optimize network resources based on traffic demand, reducing power consumption and helping Taiwan Mobile achieve its sustainability and ESG objectives.
AI for Network Resilience
AI-enabled self-healing capabilities and intelligent traffic steering will strengthen network resilience by automatically adapting to changing network conditions and maintaining service continuity during disruptions.
Beyond infrastructure upgrades, the partnership will improve operational efficiency through AI-powered network management and automation.
The deployment supports:
These enhancements position Taiwan Mobile to support emerging enterprise and consumer applications that require intelligent, high-performance mobile connectivity.
The agreement also focuses on reducing the environmental impact of mobile network operations. Nokia's energy-efficient hardware, combined with AI-driven software, will help Taiwan Mobile lower power consumption while maintaining network performance.
The initiative aligns with the operator's broader strategy to build a low-carbon, energy-efficient network capable of supporting long-term digital growth.
“We are extending our long-standing partnership with Taiwan Mobile, helping accelerate its journey toward AI-native networks. Our advanced radio and baseband solutions and AI-driven software deliver intelligent automation, enhanced performance and improved energy efficiency, setting the foundation for 5G-Advanced and beyond. The future-ready network enables Taiwan Mobile to deliver increasing volumes of AI traffic, provide new types of services and progress toward its sustainability targets,” said Mark Atkinson, Head of RAN at Nokia.
Jamie Lin, President of Taiwan Mobile, said:
“Our collaboration with Nokia is a key pillar in our strategy to build a high-performance, resilient and sustainable network that powers our fast-growing and ever-expanding Telco+Tech businesses. By integrating AI across our network for better energy optimization, resilience and service innovation, we are creating a platform that supports next-generation applications delivered with industry-leading experiences for our customers. This long-term partnership that focuses on win-win enables us to accelerate our leadership position as the go to partner in AI era and unlock new exponential growth opportunities.”
The expanded partnership reinforces Nokia's role in helping communications service providers build AI-native mobile networks that combine intelligent automation, high-performance connectivity, sustainability, and readiness for future 5G-Advanced services.
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