AT&T Demos AI-driven 5G/Cloud RAN with 20% Throughput Gain
On March 3 AT&T and Ericsson demonstrated an AI-driven 5G/Cloud RAN prototype using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC compute platform. The tests showed the AI-native link adaptation software delivered approximately 20% higher throughput on live calls over AT&T spectrum versus legacy rule-based adaptation.
1. Prototype Demonstration
On March 3 AT&T and Ericsson showcased a working prototype of an AI-driven 5G/Cloud RAN feature that aligns with AT&T’s planned cloud-based network architecture.
2. Test Results and Technical Setup
The demonstration ran Ericsson’s AI-native link adaptation software on Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC, executing live calls over AT&T spectrum and achieving up to 20% higher throughput compared to legacy rule-based algorithms.
3. Strategic Implications for Network
Management views this proof-of-concept as validation that AI-enhanced RAN features can be deployed at scale on AT&T’s targeted cloud infrastructure, positioning the company to improve network efficiency and compete in Open RAN markets.