Nokia and Airtel achieve 1.2 Gbps throughput in 5G Cloud RAN trial

Nokia and Bharti Airtel completed a 5G NSA Cloud RAN trial in India using 3.5 GHz and 2100 MHz, achieving 1.2 Gbps. The trial featured x86 hardware, CaaS layer, and L1 acceleration. Officials noted its significance in network automation, efficiency, hybrid networks, and Airtel’s cloudification journey, highlighting Nokia’s open anyRAN model for operators.