Nokia Expands AirScale Radio Portfolio with New Doksuri Radios and Launches SMO Marketplace for AI Driven Networks

Nokia Expands AirScale Radio Portfolio with New Doksuri Radios and Launches SMO Marketplace for AI Driven Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has expanded its AirScale portfolio with the introduction of Doksuri Remote Radio Heads, a new generation of radios designed to improve energy efficiency, performance, and ease of deployment for 5G networks. Built on Nokia’s latest ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, the radios support AI-RAN architectures by bringing advanced processing capabilities closer to the network edge. The new radios offer up to 30 percent better energy efficiency, reduced weight, and significantly faster installation times. Nokia also launched a new rApp Marketplace for its Service Management and Orchestration radio headsplatform, enabling communication service providers to deploy automation applications in open multivendor environments. These developments support AI-driven network operations and prepare operators for future 6G evolution.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Mar-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia has introduced a new generation of AirScale radio solutions with the launch of its Doksuri Remote Radio Heads, designed to enhance network efficiency, performance, and deployment flexibility for telecommunications providers. The new radios are developed to support the growing demands placed on network infrastructure in the AI era and are intended to help operators build energy-efficient and automation-ready 5G networks.

The Doksuri radios are based on a new System-on-Chip architecture that integrates advanced processing capabilities directly into the radio layer. This design supports Nokia’s broader AI-RAN strategy by enabling intelligent functionality closer to the network edge while improving operational efficiency. The radios are engineered to deliver strong performance under real-world conditions while supporting future network evolution.

The new hardware provides improvements in both sustainability and deployment efficiency. Compared with earlier solutions, Doksuri radios can deliver up to 30 percent better energy efficiency by combining higher transmission power with reduced energy consumption during typical network operations. The devices are also up to 25 percent lighter, helping reduce the physical footprint of radio sites and simplifying installation. A newly developed mounting approach further streamlines deployment and can shorten installation times by as much as 70 percent.

Pallavi Mahajan, Chief Technology and AI Officer at Nokia, said that as telecommunications networks evolve toward AI-native architectures, intelligence and efficiency must be incorporated into the network foundation. She noted that the new radio portfolio brings advanced processing capabilities closer to the edge, enabling operators to manage growing AI-driven traffic demands while reducing energy use and overall operating costs. Embedding AI-ready capabilities within the radio layer helps operators prepare for continued 5G development and the future transition toward 6G.

The Doksuri radios are powered by the latest generation of Nokia’s ReefShark System-on-Chip technology, which supports improved performance and adaptability. The platform is designed to support the expanding AI-RAN ecosystem and includes compatibility with Open RAN fronthaul specifications, helping operators maintain flexibility and long-term upgrade potential.

At Mobile World Congress 2026, Nokia will also showcase additional developments in its radio portfolio, including new Habrok Massive MIMO solutions for both TDD and FDD spectrum bands. These products are designed to provide the capacity and performance required to support advanced connectivity services in increasingly demanding network environments.

Joe Madden, Founder and Chief Analyst at Mobile Experts, noted that artificial intelligence is expected to play an increasingly important role in radio access networks and that innovations in radio hardware can support future improvements in network capacity and reliability.

In addition to the new radio solutions, Nokia has introduced a new rApp Marketplace for its Service Management and Orchestration platform. The marketplace enables communication service providers and ecosystem partners to develop, integrate, and deploy automation applications within an open multivendor environment. Through the platform, users can discover and implement rApps designed to improve network automation, efficiency, and performance. The initiative is intended to support the expansion of AI-driven automation and simplify the adoption of autonomous network capabilities.

Nokia will present demonstrations of its latest radio and automation technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. The demonstrations will highlight software-defined radio innovations and show how AI-RAN technologies can improve operational efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and support new AI-driven network services.

Nokia at MWC26

Visitors to Nokia’s booth 3B20 in Hall 3 at Mobile World Congress 2026 will experience multiple demonstrations of Nokia’s latest technologies and innovations, highlighting their role in enabling cognitive, software-defined radio systems. Nokia’s demonstrations also showcase how AI-RAN can optimize network operations, improve energy efficiency and support new AI-driven applications.

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