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Nokia and SoftBank Corp agree on commercial AI-RAN field trial in Japan

Nokia and SoftBank Corp have agreed to run a commercial field trial of AI-RAN technology in Japan, Reuters reports.

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what happened

According to Reuters, Nokia Oyj and SoftBank Corp have reached an agreement to conduct a commercial field trial of AI-RAN technology in Japan. The information was published as a brief company statement.

The statement does not disclose financial terms, the trial timeline or the size of any investment.

why it matters

The news is technological in nature and has limited significance for markets. Investors in Nokia and SoftBank Group may watch it as a sign of AI-driven development in mobile network infrastructure.

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  1. Nokia And Softbank Corp Agree To Conduct Commercial AI-Ran Field Trial In Japan — Reuters, 20 October 2026 at 04:05 UTC
  2. Nokia, SoftBank Corp. To Conduct Commercial AI-RAN Field Trial In Japan In 2027 — TradingView, 20 October 2026 at 05:54 UTC

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