At Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Keysight Technologies, Samsung, and NVIDIA announced a partnership to develop AI-powered models aimed at enhancing radio access network (RAN) performance for next-generation 5G-Advanced and 6G technologies. Samsung plans to integrate these AI models into its virtual RAN (vRAN) software, which will be showcased at the event.
AI in RAN: Addressing Performance Challenges
This initiative, developed under the AI-RAN Alliance, seeks to overcome key challenges in traditional RAN systems, including limited throughput, high latency, and inefficient resource utilization. AI-based channel estimation models have demonstrated a 30% improvement in cell edge throughput during lab tests compared to conventional methods. These advancements are expected to optimize resource allocation, enhance network capacity, and reduce power consumption.
Samsung’s AI model testing utilized an end-to-end setup featuring its radio point and distributed unit (DU) on NVIDIA’s AI Aerial platform, powered by the GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip. Keysight’s Channel Emulation Solutions were used to ensure precise testing across various network conditions.
Charlie Zhang, Senior VP at Samsung Research America, stated, “This collaboration marks a significant milestone as we move toward AI-native and sustainable telecommunication networks.”
Keysight, Samsung, and NVIDIA: Driving AI-Powered 6G
- Keysight Technologies: Provided advanced testing and emulation solutions to validate AI-driven RAN performance under real-world conditions.
- Samsung: Integrated AI into its vRAN software to improve network efficiency, energy savings, and system capacity.
- NVIDIA: Enabled AI-driven signal processing pipelines through its AI Aerial platform, enhancing flexibility and efficiency in RAN architectures.
Soma Velayutham, GM for AI, 5G, and Telecoms at NVIDIA, emphasized how AI is revolutionizing RAN signal processing pipelines, unlocking new levels of efficiency and adaptability.
Expanding AI in Telecom: Industry Developments at MWC 2025
The collaboration between Keysight, Samsung, and NVIDIA is part of a broader shift in the telecom industry towards AI-enhanced network infrastructure. Several other major players also announced significant advancements at MWC 2025:
- Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), in partnership with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia, unveiled an Open Telecom AI Platform designed to introduce AI and automation at every layer of network operations.
- AWS launched cloud solutions aimed at boosting 5G networks for telecom operators.
- SynaXG, in collaboration with Kyocera and NVIDIA, introduced the world’s first software-defined mmWave 5G vRAN solution, marking a new era in virtualized radio networks.
The Road Ahead: AI and the Future of Telecom
With AI continuing to transform telecommunications, the industry is moving toward self-optimizing, highly efficient, and low-latency networks.
Giampaolo Tardioli, GM and VP at Keysight, highlighted the transformative potential of AI-powered RAN, stating that this partnership will help accelerate energy-efficient and high-performance telecom networks globally.
As 5G-Advanced and 6G technologies evolve, AI will play an increasingly critical role in network management, reducing costs, improving service quality, and enabling new applications such as immersive XR experiences and real-time AI-driven communications.
The collaboration between Keysight, Samsung, and NVIDIA represents a significant leap in AI-powered telecom infrastructure. By improving RAN efficiency and performance, this partnership is setting the foundation for the next generation of autonomous, AI-native mobile networks. With multiple industry leaders investing in AI-driven telecom solutions, the race towards 6G and beyond is now accelerating faster than ever.
