Published April 2026
TelecomTV’s Future of RAN Summit report reveals how operators are accelerating towards AI-driven, cloud-native networks – while still managing the realities of legacy infrastructure.
Featuring insights from CityFibre, Elisa, Nokia, Rakuten Symphony, Red Hat and Wind River, the report explores the real-world progress of AI-RAN, from proven efficiency gains to ongoing debates on compute strategy and return on investment.
It also highlights the critical steps operators can take today – from 5G standalone and cloud-native platforms to AI-assisted optimisation – to future-proof their networks for 6G and beyond.
The report reveals that while AI-RAN is moving fast, its success will depend on balancing bold innovation with practical, incremental investment.