NVIDIA Invests $1 Billion in Nokia Partnership for AI-Powered 6G Networks
Summary
NVIDIA invests $1 billion in Nokia to develop AI-powered 6G networks, launching the Aerial RAN Computer Pro platform that enables software-based transitions from 5G to 6G, with T-Mobile set to begin field trials in 2026 targeting a market expected to exceed $200 billion by 2030.
Key Points
- NVIDIA announces a $1 billion investment in Nokia to establish a strategic partnership for developing AI-native 6G networks and telecommunications infrastructure
- The companies introduce the NVIDIA Aerial RAN Computer Pro platform that enables seamless software-based transitions from 5G to 6G while supporting AI services at the network edge
- T-Mobile partners with NVIDIA and Nokia to begin field trials in 2026, targeting the AI-RAN market expected to exceed $200 billion by 2030