Ericsson Launches AI-Powered RAN Portfolio to Support Smarter 5G Networks

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Technology network provider Ericsson has launched a new portfolio of artificial intelligence (AI)-based Radio Access Network (RAN) radios and software designed to help operators, including those in Indonesia, build smarter, more efficient and future-ready 5G networks.

President Director of Ericsson Indonesia Nora Wahby said that as 5G expansion accelerates in Indonesia, fast connectivity is no longer the only priority. Networks must also become more intelligent and sustainable.

“With AI capabilities integrated directly into the Radio Access Network, we enable high-performance networks that are adaptive and more energy efficient. This can help operators in Indonesia accelerate network deployment while optimizing long-term investment,” Nora Wahby said in a press statement received in Jakarta on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The new portfolio includes ten AI-ready radio devices, enhanced RAN software capabilities and five high-performance antennas designed to optimize spectrum utilization, improve uplink performance and simplify deployment.

By integrating AI into both hardware and software layers, operators can dynamically optimize network resources, improve traffic management and enhance operational efficiency. The technology is also expected to prepare network infrastructure for the next wave of 5G innovation.

AI-based features such as intelligent beamforming, AI-driven network coverage prediction, and more advanced mobility and latency management allow network capacity to be allocated in real time based on data usage patterns. These capabilities enable service providers to maximize infrastructure investments while strengthening the foundation for sustainable 5G growth.

For users, the technology is expected to deliver more consistent and reliable connectivity, enabling smoother video streaming, better mobile gaming experiences and real-time AI-based applications.

At the same time, differentiated connectivity based on latency, speed or reliability could allow operators to offer more tailored services for consumer and enterprise segments, creating new monetization opportunities beyond conventional data packages.

Nora Wahby said that data usage increases and use cases become more complex, operators need infrastructure that can think, adapt and optimize in real time. "By embedding intelligence into radio devices, antennas and software, we enable networks that can use spectrum more efficiently, improve uplink performance and ultimately deliver a better user experience."

Nora Wahby said AI-ready RAN is not only a network evolution but also a transformation in how networks are built and operated, allowing 5G expansion to be carried out in a more measurable and cost-efficient way. ***