Nokia announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services on Tuesday to bring what the companies described as the first agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution to a live 5G network, ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.
The intent-based slicing system combines Nokia’s network slicing technology with AWS’s AI platform — specifically Amazon Bedrock — to allow telecom providers to deliver premium services that adapt dynamically to real-world conditions. UAE-based operator du and France’s Orange are the first carriers to pilot the technology on their respective networks.
How It Works
Unlike conventional network slicing, which relies on manual configuration and static policies, the new solution uses agentic AI to continuously monitor network key performance indicators while ingesting open internet data — including live traffic patterns, event schedules, incident reports, weather, maps, and geographic data. Based on this analysis, the system automatically adjusts radio access network policies to meet service-level agreements without human intervention.
The AI agents operate in multiple modes — chatbot, on-demand, scheduled, and autonomous — and interact with Amazon Bedrock via APIs. Nokia’s 5G AirScale base station, MantaRay service management and orchestration platform, and dedicated agentic AI modules form the technical backbone.
Use Cases From Mass Events to Emergencies
Nokia outlined several applications for the technology. For enterprises, intent-based slicing can autonomously manage bitrate and latency across campuses, business parks, and urban areas to support manufacturing, IoT, drones, and smart-city operations. During emergencies, on-demand slicing can boost connectivity for first responders at specific base stations. For mass events like concerts and sporting matches, the AI can analyze crowd patterns and establish slicing policies to optimize service for VIP attendees, payment systems, and video broadcasting.
“This innovation marks a major milestone in the evolution of AI-native networks,” said Pallavi Mahajan, Nokia’s Chief Technology and AI Officer. Amir Rao, Global Director of GTM and Telco Solutions at AWS, said the approach “transforms network slicing from a technical capability into a true business enabler”.
Early Partners and Industry Context
The announcement builds on Nokia and du’s December 2025 deployment of what the companies called the industry’s first autonomous 5G network slicing solution, which used machine learning to self-optimize slice performance. du’s Chief Technology Officer Saleem Alblooshi said the pilot will allow the operator to “deliver highly responsive, premium services to our customers, whether for critical enterprise applications or enhanced consumer experiences”.
Orange’s Atoosa Hatefi, Director of Innovation in Radio and Environment, said the experimentation “demonstrates how AI can transform network operations” and enable anticipation of customer needs across use cases ranging from “mission-critical to immersive entertainment”.
The announcement lands as the telecom industry converges on Barcelona for MWC 2026, running March 2-5, where network slicing and AI-native infrastructure are expected to dominate the agenda.
Ref – https://www.globenewswire.com
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