Nokia has partnered with Amazon Web Services to demonstrate an agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced network slicing solution on live operator networks, with du and Orange becoming the first telecom operators to pilot the technology ahead of Mobile World Congress 2026.
The solution integrates Nokia’s 5G AirScale base station, MantaRay Service Management and Orchestration platform, and agentic AI modules with the Amazon Bedrock AI platform. It also incorporates Nokia’s edge slicing capabilities, enabling cloud applications and workloads to be delivered closer to mobile users and devices.
Designed to be intent-based and adaptive, the system uses agentic AI to continuously monitor network key performance indicators, analyse contextual data from multiple sources, and automatically adjust radio access network policies to maintain service-level agreements.
Nokia says the approach enables operators to offer premium, responsive services that dynamically adapt to real-world conditions. The technology can manage fluctuating traffic patterns across different geographies, including during unexpected surges, emergencies, or large-scale public events.
One of the highlighted use cases is large gatherings such as concerts and sporting events. The AI system can analyse live network data, detect patterns, and adjust slicing policies to optimise connectivity for VIP spectators, payment systems, fan engagement platforms, video broadcasting, and operational teams.
Beyond events, the solution targets enterprise and industrial applications, including manufacturing, IoT, drones, smart cities, hospitals, energy infrastructure, transportation, and ports. It also supports on-demand slicing for critical scenarios such as first-responder operations during emergencies.
Pallavi Mahajan, Nokia’s chief technology and AI officer, said AI-powered slicing opens new revenue opportunities for telecom operators while supporting advanced applications and differentiated service offerings. She noted that combining network slicing with agentic AI enables premium services that adjust dynamically to changing conditions.
Du CTO Saleem Alblooshi said the technology will allow the operator to deliver highly responsive and premium services for both enterprise and consumer use cases. Orange’s director of innovation in radio and environment, Atoosa Hatefi, added that intent-based slicing enables operators to anticipate customer needs and tailor services accordingly.
Nokia will showcase the solution at its stand during MWC 2026, where agentic AI is expected to feature prominently across the industry. The announcement follows similar moves by competitors, including Ericsson’s recent partnership with Mistral AI to develop agentic AI tools for telecom network automation and future 6G evolution.
