The AI-RAN Alliance has grown to 75 members across 17 countries since its launch at MWC 2024, uniting technology firms, academic institutions, service providers, industry groups, and research labs to advance AI integration into radio access networks (RAN). At MWC Barcelona 2025, the Alliance will demonstrate ten real-world AI applications designed to optimize network performance, enhance energy efficiency, and enable AI-native RAN technologies for 5G, Open RAN, and future 6G networks.
The Alliance is distinguishing itself with an open collaboration model that fosters innovation without intellectual property restrictions. It has also partnered with Keysight Technologies, Northeastern University, Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), and VIAVI Solutions to establish four AI-RAN-endorsed labs, with more in development. Key focus areas include AI-enhanced RAN performance, AI-integrated infrastructure, and AI-driven RAN workloads.
• Learned Air Interface with Online Learning – DeepSig and NVIDIA demonstrate an AI-driven air interface to enhance wireless performance and spectral efficiency. (ARM Booth Hall 2 Stand 2I60)
• Deep Learning for Uplink Channel Estimation – Fujitsu, NVIDIA, and SoftBank showcase AI-powered uplink estimation for real-time RAN testbeds to improve cost efficiency and user experience. (ARM Booth Hall 2 Stand 2I60)
• AI-Based PUSCH Channel Estimation – Samsung, NVIDIA, and Keysight present AI-powered uplink channel estimation, increasing throughput by over 30% in 5G and 6G. (Keysight Booth Hall 5 Stand 5F41)
• AI/ML Optimized Higher-Order Modulations – Samsung, NVIDIA, and VIAVI demonstrate AI-based modulations and neuromorphic receivers to improve signal processing efficiency. (VIAVI Booth Hall 5 Stand 5A18)
• AI-Based 5G Beamforming for Interference Mitigation – SUTD, VIAVI, and Yonsei University highlight AI-driven beamforming for energy-efficient RAN control. (VIAVI Booth Hall 5 Stand 5A18 | ARM Booth Hall 2 Stand 2I60)
• AI-Based Spectrum Sensing in RAN – Northeastern University Open6G presents AI-enhanced spectrum sensing for dynamic spectrum sharing and interference management. (Northeastern University Booth Hall 6 Stand 6D1)
• AI-RAN Orchestration – Keysight and Northeastern University Open6G demonstrate AI-driven orchestration for shared RAN infrastructure. (Keysight Booth Hall 5 Stand 5F41)
• AI-Driven Spectrum Sensing & Privacy-Preserving AI Model Partitioning – Keysight, SUTD, LITE-ON, and NeuroRAN showcase AI-driven ML model partitioning for 5G networks. (ARM Booth Hall 2 Stand 2I60 | Keysight Booth Hall 5 Stand 5F41 | LITE-ON Booth Hall 6 Stand 6F38)
• Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) – Northeastern University and Tiami Networks repurpose 5G waveforms for object tracking applications. (ARM Booth Hall 2 Stand 2I60)
• AI-on-RAN Object Detection – ARM, Effnet AB, Phluido, and Tannera demonstrate AI workload deployment on private 5G networks. (ARM Booth Hall 2 Stand 2I60)
Alex Jinsung Choi, Chair of the AI-RAN Alliance, stated: “Our members’ collective effort is driving AI-RAN innovation at an accelerated pace, enabling smarter, more efficient networks. These MWC 2025 demos will highlight how AI-native RAN technologies can transform telecom networks and unlock new opportunities.”
