“Nokia and AWS Collaborate on Agentic AI Network Slicing for Live 5G”

Nokia and AWS have joined forces to bring network slicing from the realm of theory to practical application in live 5G networks through their innovative agentic AI-powered 5G-Advanced slicing solution. This groundbreaking collaboration is being demonstrated with early adopters du and Orange, who are actively exploring the technology within their commercial networks, showcasing the potential of AI-native networking in real-world scenarios.

This development signifies a significant step towards deploying network slicing as a scalable business tool rather than a static engineering feature, presenting new revenue opportunities across various sectors including enterprise, industrial, and consumer services.

Transitioning from static slicing to intent-based automation

The joint Nokia-AWS solution merges Nokia’s advanced network slicing capabilities with AWS’s AI platform technologies to facilitate intent-based, autonomous slicing within operational networks. Instead of manual configuration, the system leverages agentic AI to analyze real-time data such as locations, traffic patterns, events, incidents, and maps, dynamically adjusting radio access network (RAN) policies accordingly.

This approach directly addresses long-standing challenges faced by operators, such as service quality degradation and resource wastage during traffic spikes caused by emergencies or unexpected congestion. By utilizing agentic AI, slicing intelligence can continuously adapt to evolving conditions across different geographical areas, ensuring optimal performance where it is most crucial.

“This innovation represents a significant milestone in the evolution of AI-native networks. Through the integration of Nokia’s advanced network slicing capabilities with agentic AI, operators can deliver premium, intent-based services that dynamically respond to real-world conditions,” stated Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Nokia. “By unlocking new value streams for telecommunication providers, Nokia is advancing connectivity and supporting next-generation applications and differentiated services for enterprises, industries, and consumers.”

Practical applications: enterprise solutions, emergency response, and event management

Nokia has outlined several practical use cases for the technology. For enterprises and industries, intent-based slicing continuously monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) such as bitrate and latency, autonomously adjusting RAN policies to meet service level agreements (SLAs) across various locations like campuses, business parks, and urban areas. Target applications include manufacturing, IoT, smart cities, healthcare, energy, and transportation.

On-demand slicing triggered by external data sources can support first responders during emergencies while maintaining service quality for premium 5G+ and fixed wireless access customers utilizing gaming, streaming, extended reality (XR), and AI applications during peak traffic or adverse weather conditions. In scenarios like concerts and sporting events, agentic AI can proactively optimize capacity for VIP users, payment processing, broadcasting, and operational teams.

“Network slicing has long held the promise of unlocking new revenue streams for operators, but manual configuration and static policies have hindered on-demand provisioning for end customers,” explained Amir Rao, Global Director of GTM & Telco Solutions at AWS. “By integrating agentic AI capabilities through Amazon Bedrock with Nokia’s application, operators can now deliver intelligent, context-aware network slicing that dynamically responds to real-world conditions.”

Live trials and Mobile World Congress 2026 showcase

Technically, the solution encompasses RAN, transport, and core components, utilizing Nokia’s 5G AirScale base stations, MantaRay SMO, and agentic AI modules integrated with the Amazon Bedrock AI platform. AI agents access open internet data and operate in chatbot, on-demand, scheduled, and autonomous modes.

Operators du and Orange are among the pioneers testing the concept in live networks. “We are thrilled to be at the forefront of piloting this groundbreaking solution on a live network,” expressed Saleem Alblooshi, Chief Technology Officer at du. Echoing this sentiment, Atoosa Hatefi, Director of Innovation in Radio and Environment at Orange, highlighted, “With intent-based slicing, we can anticipate customer needs and deliver tailored services that cater to diverse use cases.”

Nokia will be showcasing the agentic AI-powered slicing solution live at its booth in Hall 3 during Mobile World Congress 2026, demonstrating the practical application and benefits of this cutting-edge technology.