Network Slicing

Telecommunication networks are evolving with AI agents for real-time traffic management and service optimization. Nokia and AWS have introduced a novel network slicing system, integrating AI agents to autonomously reallocate resources. Early adopters include du and Orange. This “agentic AI” approach, leveraging AWS’s Amazon Bedrock, aims to overcome the operational complexities hindering 5G network slicing adoption and meet enterprise demands for cloud-like agility. While in pilot phases, this marks a significant step towards autonomous connectivity, transitioning AI from analysis to operational control.

The Ericsson Mobility Report (Nov 2025) highlights the rise of 5G SA, with over 90 CSPs deploying it. Network slicing enables differentiated connectivity services, evidenced by 118 instances, with 65 commercially available. 6G is anticipated to launch commercially by 2031, reaching 180 million subscriptions. 5G subscriptions are projected to exceed 2.9 billion by the end of 2025, managing 43% of mobile data traffic. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues growth, with 1.4 billion expected to have access by 2031 using 5G, offered by 159 providers.