2026-01-01 21:26:17

Nokia's Strategic Pivot: Partnering with Nvidia for AI Infrastructure Expansion

Nokia is making aggressive moves in the AI infrastructure space. The telecom giant has inked a major deal with Nvidia—Nvidia is injecting $1 billion into the partnership. Their focus? Building out AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) solutions and next-gen data centre infrastructure.

This isn't just another tech collaboration. It signals how traditional telecom players are repositioning themselves at the intersection of AI and decentralized infrastructure. As blockchain networks scale and require more robust physical layer support, these foundational technology partnerships become increasingly critical for the broader Web3 ecosystem.

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CoffeeOnChain

· 12h ago

Nokia's move, finally clear now, traditional telecom giants also have to compete in AI infrastructure Listening to the idea of pouring 1 billion in sounds impressive, but what Web3 truly lacks is the physical layer support, and RAN solutions definitely need someone to develop them But can Nokia do it? Feels like Nvidia is still leading the pace... A comeback for the veteran telecom company? Worth watching Who would have thought ten years ago that Nokia could still pull this off Now the infrastructure landscape of blockchain is starting to become complete Isn't it just traditional giants clinging to the AI big trend? Just listen to the story

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DegenDreamer

· 21h ago

Oh wow, Nokia's move here is pretty impressive, pouring in a billion dollars directly... It seems like traditional telecom giants are finally catching on.

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ImaginaryWhale

· 21h ago

Billion invested, Nokia is really going all out.

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GreenCandleCollector

· 21h ago

Nokia is determined to get involved in the AI infrastructure muddy waters. Is it feasible? --- Spending a billion dollars, can they really lay down some tangible results? --- In the end, isn't Nvidia the one benefiting from this kind of partnership, while traditional telecom vendors just get the leftovers? --- I'm optimistic about this direction, but Nokia's execution... is a bit uncertain. --- Well, at least they can try to save themselves, which is better than just sticking to 4G/5G. --- Web3 infrastructure indeed lacks this kind of thing, quite interesting. --- Another billion-dollar story, just listen, only time will tell if it truly materializes.

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AlgoAlchemist

· 21h ago

NOK and NVIDIA team up, and telecom giants are also starting to compete for AI opportunities... Basically, it's still about seeing blockchain take off and wanting to secure a position at the physical layer.

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just_vibin_onchain

· 21h ago

Nokia's collaboration with Nvidia is truly awesome. Investing billions of dollars directly changes the game rules. --- AI-ran will inevitably be widely adopted sooner or later. It's a bit late for traditional telecom companies to react now. --- In the field of Web3 infrastructure, players of this scale are indeed needed; otherwise, it really can't take off. --- An injection of 1 billion... It seems Nvidia is really betting that AI infrastructure will be the next hot spot. --- Nokia is still able to do this today, which is quite interesting. --- The physical layer support has been neglected for too long; someone needs to fill this gap. --- The collision between traditional giants and AI often leads to new innovations. This wave requires continuous observation.

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BrokenDAO

· 21h ago

It's a real infrastructure game... Nokia invests 1 billion, essentially fighting for its own say. Wait, this is about "decentralized" infrastructure, and yet two centralized giants are setting the rules? Typical incentive distortion. If RAN really gets rolled out, does anyone have a clear idea of who bears the costs... Supporting Web3 at the physical layer sounds advanced, but how do we balance governance weight? History shows that when capital comes in, it’s capital that calls the shots.

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ProofOfNothing

· 21h ago

Wow, Nokia is really starting to slack off? I thought they only sold phones... --- A billion dollars invested, they really want a piece of the Web3 pie. --- Wait, AI-RAN + blockchain infrastructure? Sounds grand, but can it really be implemented... --- Transforming from a mobile phone manufacturer to an infrastructure provider, the awakening of an old tech company is a bit late. --- No hype, no negativity. If this collaboration can truly make on-chain networks run more smoothly, that would be impressive.

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