On March 2, 2026, Nokia announced the expansion of its partnerships with TIM Brasil and Deutsche Telekom within its broader strategy to deploy AI technologies in telecom networks.
The agreement with TIM Brasil extends the existing 5G network modernization contract to an additional 14 states, covering approximately 42% of Brazil’s population. The partnership will enable the operator to offer AI‑driven services to enterprise customers using Nvidia’s AI‑RAN platform.
Nokia also continues to strengthen its collaboration with Deutsche Telekom in the field of AI‑based network optimization.
The company is positioning AI integration as a key driver of future revenue growth amid the global 5G upgrade cycle and the transition of operators toward AI‑native network architectures.
The agreement with TIM Brasil extends the existing 5G network modernization contract to an additional 14 states, covering approximately 42% of Brazil’s population. The partnership will enable the operator to offer AI‑driven services to enterprise customers using Nvidia’s AI‑RAN platform.
Nokia also continues to strengthen its collaboration with Deutsche Telekom in the field of AI‑based network optimization.
The company is positioning AI integration as a key driver of future revenue growth amid the global 5G upgrade cycle and the transition of operators toward AI‑native network architectures.