Jen-Hsun Huang and the CEO of Nokia stated: In collaboration for national defense security and innovation, we are building an AI space network platform.

NVIDIA CEO Jen-Hsun Huang and Nokia CEO Justin Hotard (NYSE: NOK) were interviewed by Bloomberg backstage, sharing the purpose of their strategic cooperation and the future layout of artificial intelligence. Huang pointed out that this cooperation is not only an investment in equity and capital but also a combination of technology and U.S. national security strategy. NVIDIA is preparing to launch a brand new AI space network platform, entering the telecom market it has never accessed before through investment in Nokia, hoping to integrate general computing into accelerated computing and artificial intelligence, assisting the U.S. in achieving leadership in the 6G communication era. Nokia has a massive base station layout globally, with its AirScale platform deploying millions of network nodes. The integration of NVIDIA's AI computing into Nokia's wireless networks and radio infrastructure can further promote applications such as bots, autonomous driving, video calls, and industrial automation. Nokia has historically been a leader in cutting-edge technology, giving rise to the development of audio-visual television and movies, and inventing GSM mobile phones. This collaboration between NVIDIA and Nokia not only represents a technological integration but also symbolizes the revolutionary industrial era that will be led once again after the combination of the telecom and AI industries.

NVIDIA and Nokia build an AI space network to pave the way for Bots and self-driving cars.

Nokia CEO Justin Hotard stated that the Nokia Airscale platform has deployed millions of base stations worldwide, and if computing does not occur at the base stations, it becomes meaningless. Nokia needs a partner to enter global space base stations, and the deployment of Airscale on the NVIDIA platform will provide advantages.

The future of video platforms, Bots, self-driving cars, and virtual reality all require a different kind of network, utilizing artificial intelligence to support aviation services, which is where the real transformation lies. Technology is a two-way flow, and both NVIDIA and Nokia believe that by combining forces, they will usher in a new era of AI services at the network layer, fundamentally changing the structure and speed of the communications industry.

Utilizing artificial intelligence to reclaim the US 6G communication market

Jen-Hsun Huang emphasized that the U.S. telecommunications network has not been built on American technology and national security for a long time. For reasons of national security and economic considerations, U.S. industries should be based on American technology. This collaboration can leverage artificial intelligence to facilitate the transition in the 6G era, helping the U.S. regain its position in the telecommunications market. Open cooperation and joint innovation are key; he also noted that Nokia has been deeply involved in the telecommunications industry for many years, and together with NVIDIA's AI acceleration technology, they will jointly promote the development of 6G technology. Jen-Hsun Huang stressed that the value of artificial intelligence will not turn into a bubble, as AI possesses reasoning and creative capabilities, making it worthy of investment.

Introduction to Nokia AirScale platform

AirScale is a solution designed by Nokia for telecommunications networks (especially 4G/5G), covering various scenarios from Macro Base Station, small cell, indoor radio to high-capacity Massive MIMO within the Radio Access Network (RAN).

Main features include:

Support for multiple wireless technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) running on the same hardware platform (Single RAN), simplifying the upgrade process for operators' networks. Modular hardware architecture: including baseband cards, Remote Radio Heads (RRH), Massive MIMO active antennas, etc., and using Nokia's own ReefShark system-on-chip (SoC) to enhance performance and energy efficiency.

Support a smooth transition from existing 4G networks to 5G, and prepare for the future of 5G-Advanced (and even 6G). For example, AirScale provides software upgrades that support Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS), allowing 4G and 5G to share spectrum and enable 5G more quickly. High capacity, high bandwidth design: for instance, a certain Massive MIMO antenna supports a 200 MHz occupied bandwidth and a 400 MHz instantaneous bandwidth, and the baseband module can support 90,000 user connections / 84 Gbps throughput.

Improve energy efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO): Nokia's latest board power consumption can be reduced by about 25-40% compared to the previous generation, and the modular design can be upgraded as needed.

Support for indoor coverage and deployment within the community: The AirScale indoor Radio series provides indoor small base station solutions tailored for scenarios such as office buildings, hotels, and hospitals, and supports multi-operator sharing and multi-band operation within the community.

Application/Deployment Orientation: Suitable for large area coverage (such as suburbs, urban towers), high-density capacity scenarios (such as urban areas, sports venues), and indoor/business scenarios (such as office buildings, shopping malls). Operators can quickly deploy 5G and upgrade to 5G Advanced through the AirScale platform, and due to modularity and software upgradability, it has stronger adaptability to future network evolution (including cloud RAN, O-RAN).

AirScale is Nokia's “end-to-end” platform in the wireless access network domain, encompassing everything from the radio head to the baseband, from large base stations to small cells, transitioning from 4G to 5G, and into future developments of 6G/5G+. Its product line and strategy highlight performance, modularity, and future upgrades, while helping operators reduce costs and accelerate network upgrades.

Introduction to Nokia Corporation

Nokia was founded in 1865 by mining engineer Fredrik Idestam, initially just a pulp mill located by the Nokianvirta River in Finland. This pulp mill supplied paper to the Russian Empire, laying the industrial foundation for the company's early years. Over time, Nokia expanded its business into the rubber products and cable sectors, which laid the groundwork for its future diversification. In 1967, the company, then known as Nokia Ltd. (Nokia Ab), merged with the Finnish Rubber Works and the Finnish Cable Works to create a large corporate group with businesses spanning forestry, electricity, rubber, and electronics. According to its official website, Nokia was selected for the 2025 Global Most Ethical Companies list and has received 10 Nobel Prizes, 8 Emmy Awards, 5 Turing Awards, 2 Grammy Awards, and 1 Academy Award.

Nokia Historical Timeline

1925: Bell Telephone Laboratories was founded.

Bell Telephone Laboratories (now Nokia Bell Labs) was founded by a team of engineers and scientists led by Alexander Graham Bell, marking the beginning of a legacy of innovation that continues to this day. Nokia developed high-fidelity audio recording technology and used its own equipment to produce the world's first sound film.

1927: The Birth of Sound Television

Nokia's research led to the first long-distance television transmission in the United States, laying the foundation for modern television technology.

In 1970, Nokia began investing in the electronics field, particularly in radio transmission and telecommunications equipment. This decision proved to be highly visionary, as Europe was on the brink of a mobile communications revolution. By the early 1980s, Nokia had become a significant player in the network equipment sector and began producing some of the earliest portable car phones.

In 1987, Nokia launched the Mobira Cityman, one of the world's first handheld mobile phones, which gained fame for its use in calls in Moscow. The entry into the consumer electronics sector marked Nokia's transformation from heavy industry to high technology, and also laid the groundwork for Nokia's future dominance.

1991: Nokia completed the world's first GSM mobile phone call.

Nokia's mobile phone was the world's first mobile phone to use GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications), marking the beginning of a new era in mobile communication.

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Further Reading: GTC 2025: NVIDIA announces a billion-dollar investment in Nokia, collaborating to develop AI-driven 5G and 6G networks.

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