adoption rateUpdated Feb 2026
AI-RAN Adoption Rate Among Top 50 Operators
Percentage of the world's top 50 mobile operators that have deployed or are actively trialing AI-RAN technology.
Data
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 8 % |
| Q2 2024 | 14 % |
| Q3 2024 | 22 % |
| Q4 2024 | 32 % |
| Q1 2025 | 42 % |
| Q2 2025 | 52 % |
| Q3 2025 | 60 % |
| Q4 2025 | 68 % |
| Q1 2026 | 76 % |
Visual Overview
Q1 20248 %
Q2 202414 %
Q3 202422 %
Q4 202432 %
Q1 202542 %
Q2 202552 %
Q3 202560 %
Q4 202568 %
Q1 202676 %
Key Insights
AI-RAN adoption grew from 8% to 76% among top operators in just 2 years.
Energy savings (avg 28%) is the primary driver for AI-RAN adoption.
Nokia and Ericsson lead in AI-RAN vendor market share.
Full autonomous AI-RAN (Level 4+) is deployed by only 12% of adopters.
Data Sources
GSMA Intelligence, AI-RAN Alliance Member Survey
Last updated: Feb 2026. Data is compiled from publicly available reports, industry analyses, and proprietary research.