Nvidia Plans $1B Investment in Nokia to Launch AI-Powered 5G and 6G Networks

NVIDIA and Nokia have announced a strategic partnership to integrate artificial intelligence into telecom networks, aiming to advance 5G-Advanced and pioneer 6G connectivity. NVIDIA's new ARC Aerial RAN Computer platform, featuring Grace CPUs and Blackwell GPUs, will be embedded into Nokia's existing RAN infrastructure to accelerate AI-native network performance. NVIDIA is investing $1 billion in Nokia, acquiring a significant stake to solidify the collaboration. This partnership promises to enhance the efficiency and capabilities of telecom providers, enabling new AI-powered consumer experiences and enterprise services at the network edge. U.S. carrier T-Mobile will participate in trials next year to validate the performance enhancements of the AI-RAN technology. Industry leaders highlight this as a generational shift that could restore U.S. leadership in telecom infrastructure through AI-powered connectivity.